Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.9 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 191.6 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 3686 lb. | -655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 37.0 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 40.2 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 0.2 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 2021 Volkswagen Arteon.