Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6600 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.2 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 192.1 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.4 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2981 lb. | 3618 lb. | -637 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.0 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.0 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.2 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 |
2021 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The rear seat is similarly meh. Passengers back there will encounter a decent amount of legroom (much more than in the Mazda6), but (unless they have very short legs) insufficient thigh support and (if they're of above-average height) the headliner. This last is the price of the current Camry's racier roof line. Perhaps they figure people who require a roomy rear seat will buy a crossover. To be fair, many manufacturers have been sacrificing rear seat headroom for a more stylish roof line, as this seems the best way for sedans to retain appeal in a market hot for crossovers. see full Toyota Camry review |
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