Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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 | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 172.0 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 67.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2745 lb. | 2729 lb. | 16 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.9 in | 51.2 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.1 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a very comfortable car for driver and passengers. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2016 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 |