Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet HHR | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5900 222 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 176.2 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 63.1 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 3353 lb. | -231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.5 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.1 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.7 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 50.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.5 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 57.7 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2010 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review |