Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Honda Fit | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 OHC-4v 130 hp@6600 114 lb-ft@4600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 104.3 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 160.0 in | 170.9 in | -10.9 in |
Width | 67.0 in | 69.9 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 57.5 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2544 lb. | 2843 lb. | -299 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 53.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 45.1 in | 53.3 in | -8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 35.0 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 52.7 ft3 |
2015 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The new Honda Fit's first row has a a few more inches of elbow room than those in the Versa Note and Fiesta. Consequently, it feels like a larger car--unless you also need leg room. Then it's no better than the Nissan. Drivers with long legs will wish the front seat could slide back farther--but this would cramp the magic style of the rear seat. Even drivers of middling height (e.g. me) might find the driver seat uncomfortable. The headrest and non-adjustable lumbar bulge both jut well forward. Depending on your personal size and shape, this might or might not be an issue. Pay close attention before you buy. see full Honda Fit review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Honda Fit.
2013 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 |
2013 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 |