Model Year | 2016 | 2011 | |
Model | Scion iA | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 104.3 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 171.7 in | 178.3 in | -6.6 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.9 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.5 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2385 lb. | 2707 lb. | -322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 55.7 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.6 in | 53.0 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 54.7 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.5 in | 53.3 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.0 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
2016 Scion iA Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Sitting behind my 5-9 self in the Scion iA, I have about an inch of knee room, which is an inch more than I have in the Fiesta. While other small sedans don't tend to be much better, the Nissan Versa has a far roomier rear seat. Note that while a car must be nearly the best if not the best in an area to warrant a "why to buy," it doesn't have to be nearly the worst to warranty a "why not to buy," only not good. see full Scion iA review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Scion iA.
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |