Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Honda CR-V | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.1 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.3 in | -7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.6 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.7 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3305 lb. | -260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.6 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.5 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.3 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -14.5 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 |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review |
2014 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD |
The front seat seems a bit thin and does require adjustment for comfort after awhile. see full Honda CR-V review |