Model Year | 2013 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.1 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 187.6 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.9 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2737 lb. | 3373 lb. | -636 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.4 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.7 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 34.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 46.8 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 30.3 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |
2007 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
seat is comfortable can be adjusted to suit your choice of position all controls are within easy reach see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
While our present government may blow off the standards & principles of the Geneva Convention, I still find them worthy enough to abide. Mustang rear seats are in clear violation. see full Ford Mustang review |