Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.1 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 157.4 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 68.0 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 2950 lb. | 81 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 51.2 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 49.6 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 32.3 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mini Hardtop.