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Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | BMW 1-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 171.7 in | 11 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 68.8 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.0 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2769 lb. | 3252 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 53.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 0.0 in | 51.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 32.0 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.
2009 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 |
2009 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 |