Honda Civic (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs
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2017 Honda Civic and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
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2017 |
2013 |
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| Model |
Honda Civic |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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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. |
2729 lb. |
120 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 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Civic
| 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 |
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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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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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