Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.5 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 200.4 in | -22.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 3553 lb. | -846 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.7 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.6 in | -3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 57.2 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.6 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |