Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 171.5 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 71.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 60.4 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3106 lb. | -201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.0 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.7 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.1 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 55.2 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 48.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 37.4 in | -3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2018 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 2018 Kia Niro.