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Volkswagen Jetta (2016) vs. Kia Rio (2015) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2015 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2016 2015  
Model Volkswagen Jetta Kia Rio  
Engine turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4800
184 lb-ft@1500
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 Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.4 in 101.2 in 3.2 in
Length 183.3 in 171.9 in 11.4 in
Width 70.0 in 67.7 in 2.3 in
Height 57.2 in 57.3 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3047 lb. 2476 lb. 571 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 11.4 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.2 in 40.0 in -1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 53.1 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.8 in -2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 37.6 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 52.1 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.2 in -51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 31.1 in 7 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 4.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.7 ft3 13.7 ft3 2 ft3

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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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