Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Buick Encore | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 100.6 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 168.4 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.3 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2928 lb. | 3237 lb. | -309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.1 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 51.7 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.6 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 50.1 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.8 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 18.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 48.4 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Buick Encore.