Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 101.2 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 159.3 in | 20 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 67.7 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.3 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2483 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.1 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.1 in | -52.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 43.8 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 31.1 in | 4.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.9 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Rio.