Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Corolla | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4400 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 89 kW@6300 152 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,581 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,638 mm | 4,384 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,279 kg | 1,255 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 45 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 988 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,344 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 950 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,115 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 851 mm | -850 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 368 L | 388 L | -20 L |
2014 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Corolla's specs indicate rear legroom worthy of a large sedan, 41.3 inches, a substantial four more than in the Sentra and five more than in last year's Corolla. To provide this increase, Toyota stretched the car's wheelbase by four inches, taking it from the shortest in the segment to the 106.3-inch dimension shared by the Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan. The Ford Focus, with a 104.3-inch wheelbase, is now the briefest of the bunch. The Corolla's overall length has also grown by four inches, to 182.6. Subjectively, the Corolla's advantage over the Sentra seems about half as large. Still a lot of legroom for a compact, especially in conjunction with a more comfortably positioned seat. Rear seat headroom is in much shorter supply in both cars. see full Toyota Corolla review |
2014 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Rio.