Kia Forte (2010) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2010 Kia Forte and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Kia Forte	BMW X1
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	108.7 in	-4.4 in
Length	178.3 in	176.5 in	1.8 in
Width	69.9 in	70.8 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.5 in	60.8 in	-3.3 in
Curb Weight	2707 lb.	3527 lb.	-820 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	16.6 gal.	-2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	41.3 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.0 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	41.4 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	39.7 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.6 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	34.9 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.7 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.7 ft³	47.7 ft³	-33 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW X1

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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