Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@6000 165 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 182.7 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 70.9 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 56.5 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3149 lb. | 3012 lb. | 137 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 38.8 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 56.1 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 55.3 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.7 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 38.2 ft3 |
2015 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.