Kia Forte (2015) vs. Ford Transit Connect (2015) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2015 Ford Transit Connect Specifications

Model Year	2015	2015
Model	Kia Forte	Ford Transit Connect
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.8 in	1.5 in
Length	171.3 in	173.9 in	-2.6 in
Width	70.1 in	72.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	57.1 in	72.6 in	-15.5 in
Curb Weight	3045 lb.	3668 lb.	-623 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.8 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	46.8 in	-7.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.6 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.1 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	40.3 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	45.1 in	-6.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	58.5 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	58.5 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	37.6 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	46.8 ft³	-23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	77.0 ft³	-20.6 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect

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