Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
Model | Scion iA | Kia Seltos | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 106 hp@6000 103 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 146 hp@6200 132 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.5 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 172.0 in | -0.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 63.6 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2385 lb. | 3087 lb. | -702 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.5 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.6 in | 53.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 52.8 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.0 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 62.8 ft3 | -49.5 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.
2021 Kia Seltos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2021 | Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people. The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.) The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary. see full Kia Seltos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos.