Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.6 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 139.6 in | 38.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 64.1 in | 6 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 59.8 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2583 lb. | 481 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 49.4 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 47.9 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.7 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 46.4 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 42.6 in | 10.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 31.7 in | 4.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -16.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
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 |