Kia Forte (2013) vs. Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo (2006) Specs

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2013 Kia Forte and 2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Specifications

Model Year	2013	2006
Model	Kia Forte	Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo
Engine
Transmission
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	2729 lb.	3553 lb.	-824 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

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

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

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