Honda Civic (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

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2017 Honda Civic and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2017	2012
Model	Honda Civic	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.3 in	2 in
Length	182.3 in	178.3 in	4 in
Width	70.8 in	69.9 in	0.9 in
Height	55.7 in	57.5 in	-1.8 in
Curb Weight	2849 lb.	2707 lb.	142 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.4 gal.	13.7 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.0 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	55.7 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	53.0 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.3 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.8 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	54.7 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.3 in	53.3 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.4 in	35.0 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	14.7 ft³	0.4 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic

2017 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

2017 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

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

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