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Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Kia Rio (2020) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2020 Kia Rio specs.

2021 Kia Seltos and 2020 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2021 2020  
Model Kia Seltos Kia Rio  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
146 hp@6200
132 lb-ft@4500
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
120 hp@6300
112 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 101.6 in 1.9 in
Length 172.0 in 160.0 in 12 in
Width 70.9 in 67.9 in 3 in
Height 63.6 in 57.1 in 6.5 in
Curb Weight 3087 lb. 2762 lb. 325 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.9 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.5 in 54.1 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 52.9 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.1 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 38.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 53.3 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.8 in 52.4 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 33.5 in 4.5 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 75.6 in (over 2 rows) 3.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.6 ft3 17.4 ft3 9.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.8 ft3 32.8 ft3 30 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos

2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review
 

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