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2014 Kia Forte and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Malibu Limited | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 151 kW@6300 259 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,539 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 991 mm | 2 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 935 mm | -23 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 422 L | 462 L | -40 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 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 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 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 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited
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