Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 106.7 in | -8.3 in |
Length | 166.9 in | 188.2 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.7 in | -5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2365 lb. | 3344 lb. | -979 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.6 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 37.7 in | -3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Rio.
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |