Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.2 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 159.3 in | 14.7 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 67.7 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 2483 lb. | 487 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.8 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 51.2 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 31.1 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | -14.2 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
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 |