Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 157 hp@5500 183 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,301 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 3,546 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,628 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,410 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,172 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 40 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 988 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,255 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,217 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 904 mm | 21 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,179 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 805 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,839 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 269 L | 108 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 | 852 L | -838.7 |
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 |
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 |
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