Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Accent | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 168.5 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 66.7 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 2366 lb. | 341 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 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 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 49.6 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 34.3 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
2019 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 2019 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 |