Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Dodge Charger | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 120.0 in | -13.7 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 200.1 in | -20.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.5 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2959 lb. | 3800 lb. | -841 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.2 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.6 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 56.2 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 40.2 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Dodge Charger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room and comfortable seats for long road trips.No knees bumping the front seats even with the front seats all the way back. see full Dodge Charger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Enough roon for a big guy like me to be totally comfortable. No having to hold my legs in an odd position, like one of my past cars, or put my left arm in an uncomfortable spot to be able to relax it. Having big feet makes many cars torture devices. see full Dodge Charger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Lots of room, this is a big car. see full Dodge Charger review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I have three pre-teen kids and they love it. No fighting like in our Accord. see full Dodge Charger review |
2008 Dodge Charger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
VERY roomy. I am a big guy (just over 6 feet and 300lbs) and I am very comfortable in this car. It has almost as much room up front as my 1966 Impala! see full Dodge Charger review |