Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Audi A6 | Kia Forte | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5500 325 lb-ft@2900 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 106.3 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 193.9 in | 179.5 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 70.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 2981 lb. | 1064 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 39.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 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 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.9 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.1 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 310hp 3.0L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very supportive seats, nice leather, great heated seats. see full Audi A6 review |
2012 Audi A6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 300hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room is average, no better. see full Audi A6 review |
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 |
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 |