Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 kW@5300 350 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,266 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 68 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 935 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 947 mm | -58 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 402 L | 14 L |
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 |
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 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |