Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 101.2 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 159.3 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 67.7 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 57.3 in | -6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2930 lb. | 2410 lb. | 520 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 53.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 52.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 43.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.1 in | -31.1 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -44 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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 |