Kia Forte (2013) vs. Chevrolet Corvette (2009) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette specs.
2013 Kia Forte and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2009 |
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Model |
Kia Forte |
Chevrolet Corvette |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
2dr Coupe |
2dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
105.7 in |
-1.4 in |
Length |
176.4 in |
174.6 in |
1.8 in |
Width |
69.5 in |
72.6 in |
-3.1 in |
Height |
55.1 in |
49.0 in |
6.1 in |
Curb Weight |
2737 lb. |
3179 lb. |
-442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
18.0 gal. |
-4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.7 in |
37.9 in |
0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.7 in |
55.2 in |
0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.3 in |
53.6 in |
-0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
43.6 in |
43.1 in |
0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
35.3 in |
0.0 in |
35.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
52.5 in |
0.0 in |
52.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
51.6 in |
0.0 in |
51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
33.9 in |
0.0 in |
33.9 in |
Total Legroom |
77.5 in (over 2 rows) |
43.1 in (over 1 rows) |
34.4 in |
Cargo Volume |
12.6 ft3 |
22.0 ft3 |
-9.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
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 2013 Kia Forte
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
2008 |
2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Comfortable, reasonably supportive seats for any reasonable street driving.
see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 |
2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Front seats are designed for fat people. They need to redesign them to be more snug feel.
see full Chevrolet Corvette review |
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