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Kia Rio (2016) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Rio and 2010 Volkswagen Passat specs.

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
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,570 mm 2,710 mm 0 mm
Length 4,369 mm 4,780 mm 0 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,821 mm 0 mm
Height 1,455 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,238 kg 1,517 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 43 L 70 L -27 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,323 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,113 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 955 mm 960 mm -5 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,323 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,300 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 790 mm 958 mm -168 mm
Total Legroom 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 388 L 402 L -14 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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