Kia Forte (2013) vs. Chevrolet SS (2016) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte and 2016 Chevrolet SS specs.
2013 Kia Forte and 2016 Chevrolet SS Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Kia Forte |
Chevrolet SS |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
114.8 in |
-10.5 in |
| Length |
178.3 in |
195.5 in |
-17.2 in |
| Width |
69.9 in |
74.7 in |
-4.8 in |
| Height |
57.5 in |
57.9 in |
-0.4 in |
| Curb Weight |
2729 lb. |
3997 lb. |
-1268 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
18.8 gal. |
-5.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
38.7 in |
1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.7 in |
59.1 in |
-3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
57.2 in |
-4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.3 in |
42.3 in |
1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
38.0 in |
-0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
59.0 in |
-4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.3 in |
58.0 in |
-4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.0 in |
39.7 in |
-4.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
82 in (over 2 rows) |
-3.7 in |
| Cargo Volume |
14.7 ft3 |
16.4 ft3 |
-1.7 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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
| 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 SS
| 2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
| 2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
| 2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
| 2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
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