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2016 Kia Rio and 2010 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.7 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 172.0 in | 188.2 in | -16.2 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 71.7 in | -4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2729 lb. | 3344 lb. | -615 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 41.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 37.7 in | -6.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio
| 2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
| 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 |
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