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 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,046 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,694 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,126 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 43 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 790 mm | 155 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 668 L | 425 L | 243 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,886 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
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 |
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 |