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Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2011) vs. Kia Rio (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Kia Rio specs.

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2011 2015  
Model Volkswagen Golf / GTI Kia Rio  
Engine 2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
125 kW@5700
240 Nm@4250
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
103 kW@6300
167 Nm@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 2,570 mm 0 mm
Length 4,201 mm 4,046 mm 0 mm
Width 1,786 mm 1,720 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,372 kg 1,126 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 55 L 43 L 12 L
Headroom, Row 1 998 mm 1,016 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,389 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,323 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,113 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 978 mm 955 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,323 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,300 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 902 mm 790 mm 112 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 425 L 425 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,303 L 1,405 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

2011 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have MS, so comfortable seats are a must. This is the only car that I've been in where I could do a non-stop trip from Michigan to Washington DC in. No fatigue, no stopping for a stretch. It's that good, and VW throws in standard heated seats for the GTI. And they do mean "heated" seats, not "warmed" seats, not "take-the-edge-off" seats. Turn them on full and your bum will be roasting with in a few minutes. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
5-speed manual FWD
Seats actually fit your body and have proper bolstering, unlike most other seats in this price range which are more like shelves for oversized American behinds. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room and supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good leg room for a small car. Supportive seats. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, supportive seats. Not too hard. Should be excellent for long road trips. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2011 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Firm, yet comfortable. Excellent lateral support in the turns. Excellent thigh support fro taller driver. Can sit for hours and still feel comfortable. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
They are supportive with good leg support. The seat side bolsters hold driver in place. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Good room for a small car. Four adults can ride comfortably. Plenty of cargo room with the rear seats down. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
A lot of rear leg rrom when compared to the Mazda3 and A3 which I also looked at. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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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