Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | BMW 1-Series | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 171.7 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.8 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 56.0 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2716 lb. | 3252 lb. | -536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.4 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.4 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review |