Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,829 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 72 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 1,011 mm | 911 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 493 L | 164 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,342 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,413 L | -1 L |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |