Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 101.2 in | 11.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 171.9 in | 19 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 67.7 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2403 lb. | 1257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 52.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 51.2 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 31.1 in | 6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 1.2 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 |
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 |