Kia Forte (2013) vs. Chevrolet Volt (2011) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte and 2011 Chevrolet Volt specs.
2013 Kia Forte and 2011 Chevrolet Volt Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2011 |
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Model |
Kia Forte |
Chevrolet Volt |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
104.3 in |
105.7 in |
-1.4 in |
Length |
170.9 in |
177.1 in |
-6.2 in |
Width |
69.9 in |
70.4 in |
-0.5 in |
Height |
57.5 in |
56.6 in |
0.9 in |
Curb Weight |
2781 lb. |
3781 lb. |
-1000 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.7 gal. |
9.3 gal. |
4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
40.0 in |
37.8 in |
2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.7 in |
56.5 in |
-0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
53.7 in |
-0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
43.3 in |
42.1 in |
1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.4 in |
36.0 in |
2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.7 in |
53.9 in |
0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.3 in |
51.2 in |
2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.0 in |
34.1 in |
0.9 in |
Total Legroom |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
76.2 in (over 2 rows) |
2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
19.4 ft3 |
10.6 ft3 |
8.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0 |
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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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers..
see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them.
see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 |
4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue.
see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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