Audi A3 / S3 (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2016 Audi A3 / S3 and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	106.3 in	-2.5 in
Length	175.4 in	179.5 in	-4.1 in
Width	70.7 in	70.1 in	0.6 in
Height	55.7 in	56.5 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3175 lb.	2959 lb.	216 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	39.1 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	56.1 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	42.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	37.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.9 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.9 in	-0.8 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	14.9 ft³	-2.6 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

2015 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

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