Model Year | 2022 | 2015 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 206 lb-ft@1700 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,804 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,528 kg | 1,123 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 43 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 1,016 mm | 972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,445 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 955 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 790 mm | 203 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 450 L | 388 L | 62 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Passat.
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |