Kia Forte (2013) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2012) Specs

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2013 Kia Forte and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Kia Forte	Chevrolet Cruze
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	105.7 in	-1.4 in
Length	178.3 in	181.0 in	-2.7 in
Width	69.9 in	70.7 in	-0.8 in
Height	57.5 in	58.1 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	2729 lb.	3102 lb.	-373 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	15.6 gal.	-1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.8 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.0 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	42.2 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.9 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.9 in	0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	52.4 in	0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	35.4 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume	14.7 ft³	15.4 ft³	-0.7 ft³

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Unfortunately there is no leg room in the rear of the car when the front seats are a particular distant from the dashboard. So either all the people when riding in this car need to be small people like no more then 5 foot?! or you can only have two 6 foot people in it at a time. needs serious improvements there! see full Chevrolet Cruze review

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