Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | BMW 3-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 295 lb-ft@1550 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 185.7 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.9 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3036 lb. | 3589 lb. | -553 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.6 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 BMW 3-Series.