Honda Civic (2012) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
Model	Honda Civic	Kia Forte
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	177.3 in	179.5 in	-2.2 in
Width	69.0 in	70.1 in	-1.1 in
Height	56.5 in	56.5 in	0 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	3036 lb.	-130 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	39.1 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	56.1 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	53.0 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.2 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.3 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	54.9 in	-1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	53.1 in	-1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.9 in	0.3 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	14.9 ft³	-2.4 ft³

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

2012 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

2012 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

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

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