Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 179.4 in | 178.3 in | 1.1 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 69.9 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2967 lb. | 2870 lb. | 97 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.5 in | 53.0 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.3 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.3 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.0 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Honda Civic.
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |