Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 101.2 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 159.3 in | 12 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 67.7 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 57.3 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2483 lb. | 868 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.1 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.6 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.1 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.2 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 31.1 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Rio.