Kia Forte (2018) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2018 Kia Forte and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Kia Forte	BMW X3
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	110.6 in	-4.3 in
Length	171.3 in	183.0 in	-11.7 in
Width	70.1 in	74.1 in	-4 in
Height	57.1 in	65.4 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3031 lb.	4222 lb.	-1191 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.7 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.7 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.3 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	39.9 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.0 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.8 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	27.6 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	63.3 ft³	-6.9 ft³

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.

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

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