Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.0 in | 104.3 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 178.3 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3668 lb. | 2707 lb. | 961 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 55.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 43.3 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.0 in | 1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza.
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |