Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 109 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 106.3 in | 6 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 171.5 in | 19.4 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 71.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 60.4 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 3106 lb. | 423 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 48.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -39.6 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro.