Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 104.3 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 178.3 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 2849 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.3 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.8 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 53.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 35.0 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.6 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |
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 |