Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.5 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 158.1 in | 174.3 in | -16.2 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 71.2 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 66.3 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2438 lb. | 3433 lb. | -995 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 39.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 56.2 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 40.1 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 0.0 in | 50 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 35.8 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.8 | 23.0 ft3 | -7.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 49.6 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -6.5 ft3 |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
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