Model Year | 2017 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 117.9 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 201.8 in | -30.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 75.9 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 68.0 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.8 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.4 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.1 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 44.3 in | -8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -40.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 43.2 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -26.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Ford Flex.