Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
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 | 159.4 in | 11.9 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. | 2729 lb. | 622 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 | 49.8 ft3 | 16.8 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 |
2016 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 |