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Hyundai Sonata (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2016 2013  
Model Hyundai Sonata Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 104.3 in 6.1 in
Length 191.1 in 178.3 in 12.8 in
Width 73.4 in 69.9 in 3.5 in
Height 58.1 in 57.5 in 0.6 in
Curb Weight 3492 lb. 2898 lb. 594 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.7 gal. 4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.4 in 40.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 55.7 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 53.0 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 43.3 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.0 in 37.8 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 54.7 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.1 in 53.3 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 35.0 in 0.6 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume 16.3 ft3 14.7 ft3 1.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

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2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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