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Toyota Matrix (2008) vs. Kia Rio (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Matrix and 2015 Kia Rio specs.

2008 Toyota Matrix and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2008 2015  
Model Toyota Matrix Kia Rio  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
126 hp@6000
122 lb-ft@4200
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 101.2 in 1.2 in
Length 171.3 in 159.3 in 12 in
Width 69.9 in 67.7 in 2.2 in
Height 61.6 in 57.3 in 4.3 in
Curb Weight 2679 lb. 2483 lb. 196 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.4 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.2 in 53.1 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.7 in 52.1 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 43.8 in -2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.6 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 52.1 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.8 in 51.2 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 31.1 in 5.2 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.8 ft3 15.0 ft3 6.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 53.2 ft3 49.6 ft3 3.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio

2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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