Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@7800 139 lb-ft@6200 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 179.5 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 70.1 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2912 lb. | 3011 lb. | -99 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.1 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 53.8 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 54.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.9 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.