Honda Civic (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2020) Specs

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2015 Honda Civic and 2020 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2015	2020
Model	Honda Civic	Kia Forte
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@7000 174 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	179.4 in	182.7 in	-3.3 in
Width	69.0 in	70.9 in	-1.9 in
Height	56.5 in	56.5 in	0 in
Curb Weight	3002 lb.	3012 lb.	-10 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.0 gal.	-0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.8 in	0.2 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	37.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	55.3 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	51.1 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	35.7 in	0.5 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume	12.5 ft³	15.3 ft³	-2.8 ft³

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2015 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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2020 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

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