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Kia Sportage (2009) vs. Kia Rio (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Kia Sportage and 2015 Kia Rio specs.

2009 Kia Sportage and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2009 2015  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Sportage

2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio

2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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