Kia Forte (2015) vs. Ford Fusion (2009) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	Kia Forte	Ford Fusion
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,728 mm	0 mm
Length	4,559 mm	4,831 mm	0 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,834 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,453 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,377 kg	1,488 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	66 L	-16 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	983 mm	10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,458 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,346 mm	1,372 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,074 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	947 mm	960 mm	-13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,394 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,349 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	912 mm	940 mm	-28 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	2,014 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	422 L	447 L	-25 L

2015 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

2015 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

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review
2010	4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD	Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review

2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review
2008	4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review

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