Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 121.2 in | -20 in |
Length | 159.3 in | 202.5 in | -43.2 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 76.9 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 68.9 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2483 lb. | 4621 lb. | -2138 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 63.0 in | -9.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 0.0 in | 52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 40.6 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.2 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 64.7 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 36.3 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 83.0 ft3 | -68 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -91.4 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |