Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 90.6 in | 13.7 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 139.6 in | 36.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 64.1 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 59.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2716 lb. | 2583 lb. | 133 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 49.4 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 47.9 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 40.7 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 35.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 46.4 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 42.6 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 31.7 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |