Model Year | 2010 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 130 hp@6300 119 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 101.6 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 172.6 in | 15.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 2714 lb. | 630 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.4 in | -52.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 33.5 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Rio.