Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Genesis | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 311 hp@6000 293 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.5 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 196.5 in | -17 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.3 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2981 lb. | 4138 lb. | -1157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 41.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.7 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.0 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.4 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 |
2016 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Genesis.