Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 251 lb-ft@4700 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.2 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 159.3 in | 26.9 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 67.7 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3870 lb. | 2410 lb. | 1460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 53.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.8 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 31.1 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 38.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.7 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 |
2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX 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 |