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Volkswagen Routan (2010) vs. Kia Rio (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2016 Kia Rio specs.

2010 Volkswagen Routan and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2010 2016  
Model Volkswagen Routan Kia Rio  
Engine 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
251 hp@6000
259 lb-ft@4200
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.2 in 101.2 in 20 in
Length 202.5 in 159.4 in 43.1 in
Width 76.9 in 67.7 in 9.2 in
Height 68.9 in 57.3 in 11.6 in
Curb Weight 4621 lb. 2729 lb. 1892 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.5 gal. 11.4 gal. 9.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.0 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.0 in 53.1 in 9.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 52.1 in -52.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 43.8 in -3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 37.6 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 64.7 in 52.1 in 12.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.2 in -51.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 31.1 in 5.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 0.0 in 37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 62.0 in 0.0 in 62 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.8 in 0.0 in 31.8 in
Total Legroom 108.7 in (over 3 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 33.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.3 ft3 15.0 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 83.0 ft3 15.0 68 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 141.0 ft3 49.8 ft3 91.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen Routan

2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 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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