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Saturn VUE (2009) vs. Kia Rio (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Saturn VUE and 2016 Kia Rio specs.

2009 Saturn VUE and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2009 2016  
Model Saturn VUE Kia Rio  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
257 hp@6500
241 lb-ft@4800
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.6 in 101.2 in 5.4 in
Length 180.1 in 159.4 in 20.7 in
Width 72.8 in 67.7 in 5.1 in
Height 67.0 in 57.3 in 9.7 in
Curb Weight 4076 lb. 2729 lb. 1347 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.0 gal. 11.4 gal. 7.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.0 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 53.1 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.6 in 52.1 in 0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 43.8 in -3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 37.6 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 52.1 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.9 in 51.2 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.9 in 31.1 in 5.8 in
Total Legroom 77.6 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.5 ft3 15.0 ft3 11.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.3 ft3 49.8 ft3 4.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn VUE

2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review
2008 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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