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2013 Kia Forte and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | BMW X3 | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6600 221 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.6 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 183.0 in | -12.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.1 in | -4.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 65.4 in | -7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 4112 lb. | -1211 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.3 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 27.6 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 63.3 ft3 | -63.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
| 2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 BMW X3
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