Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Five Hundred | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 151 kW@5750 281 Nm@4500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,098 mm | 4,559 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,527 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,652 kg | 1,342 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 50 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 947 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,064 mm | 912 mm | -911 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 422 L | 178 L |
2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
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 |
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 |