Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 90.6 in | 15.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 139.6 in | 31.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 64.1 in | 6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 59.8 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 2583 lb. | 448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.9 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 49.4 in | 6.7 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 | 38.7 in | 35.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 46.4 in | 8.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 42.6 in | 10.5 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 | 23.2 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | 26.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
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 |