Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Scion iA | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in | 0 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 172.0 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 67.7 in | -1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.3 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2416 lb. | 2729 lb. | -313 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.6 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.6 in | 52.1 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.8 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 51.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 31.1 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion iA.
2017 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 |