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2013 Kia Forte and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 183.7 in | -5.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2791 lb. | 2870 lb. | -79 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 51.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.1 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
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