Hyundai Sonata (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Kia Forte specs.
2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2013 |
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| Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
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 |
110.0 in |
104.3 in |
5.7 in |
| Length |
189.8 in |
178.3 in |
11.5 in |
| Width |
72.2 in |
69.9 in |
2.3 in |
| Height |
57.9 in |
57.5 in |
0.4 in |
| Curb Weight |
3245 lb. |
2729 lb. |
516 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
13.7 gal. |
4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
40.0 in |
0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
57.9 in |
55.7 in |
2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.2 in |
53.0 in |
2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
45.5 in |
43.3 in |
2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
37.8 in |
0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.7 in |
54.7 in |
2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
53.3 in |
1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
34.6 in |
35.0 in |
-0.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.1 in (over 2 rows) |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume |
16.4 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
1.7 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2015 |
According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this.
You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt.
see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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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