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Kia Rio (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Rio and 2015 Kia Forte specs.

2015 Kia Rio and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2015 2015  
Model Kia Rio Kia Forte  
Engine 1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6300
123 lb-ft@4850
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 106.3 in -5.1 in
Length 171.9 in 179.5 in -7.6 in
Width 67.7 in 70.1 in -2.4 in
Height 57.3 in 56.5 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 2403 lb. 2959 lb. -556 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.4 gal. 13.2 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.1 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.1 in 56.1 in -3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 53.0 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.8 in 42.2 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.1 in 54.9 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.2 in 53.1 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 31.1 in 35.9 in -4.8 in
Total Legroom 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -3.2 in
Cargo Volume 13.7 ft3 14.9 ft3 -1.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Rio

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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2014 People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review
 
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