Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5200 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,369 mm | 4,917 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,720 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,238 kg | 1,508 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 70 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,323 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,113 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 960 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 993 mm | -203 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 388 L | 450 L | -62 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Passat.