Audi A4 / S4 (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Audi A4 / S4	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	106.3 in	4.3 in
Length	185.2 in	179.5 in	5.7 in
Width	71.9 in	70.1 in	1.8 in
Height	56.2 in	56.5 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3590 lb.	2959 lb.	631 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.1 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	53.0 in	-53 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	42.2 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.3 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	54.9 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.1 in	-53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	35.9 in	-0.7 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.4 ft³	14.9 ft³	-2.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A4 / S4

2009 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD	Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD	Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

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

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