BMW 3-Series (2011) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Kia Forte specs.
2011 BMW 3-Series and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2011 |
2015 |
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Model |
BMW 3-Series |
Kia Forte |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
108.7 in |
106.3 in |
2.4 in |
Length |
178.2 in |
179.5 in |
-1.3 in |
Width |
71.5 in |
70.1 in |
1.4 in |
Height |
55.9 in |
56.5 in |
-0.6 in |
Curb Weight |
3340 lb. |
2959 lb. |
381 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
15.9 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.5 in |
39.1 in |
-0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.4 in |
56.1 in |
-0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.0 in |
-53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.5 in |
42.2 in |
-0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.5 in |
37.3 in |
0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.1 in |
54.9 in |
0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
53.1 in |
-53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
35.9 in |
-1.3 in |
Total Legroom |
76.1 in (over 2 rows) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
-2 in |
Cargo Volume |
12.0 ft3 |
14.9 ft3 |
-2.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
2012 |
Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped.
see full BMW 3-Series review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 BMW 3-Series
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima.
see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 |
4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space
see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 |
4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better.
see full BMW 3-Series review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
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
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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