Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Accent | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 168.5 in | 11 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.7 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2959 lb. | 2366 lb. | 593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.6 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.3 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
ROOM FOR MY 240 LB BODY see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
By definition, being a subcompact means a smaller interior. To be fair, although the Accent is technically a subcompact, the government compares the Accent to compact cars. In fact, the Accent has more interior room than the large Civics or Corollas. see full Hyundai Accent review |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
NOT MUCH TO SPARE see full Hyundai Accent review |