Model Year | 2018 | 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 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 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 |