Kia Forte (2013) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2013 Kia Forte and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2013	2018
Model	Kia Forte	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	102.4 in	1.9 in
Length	170.9 in	164.0 in	6.9 in
Width	69.9 in	70.9 in	-1 in
Height	57.5 in	61.0 in	-3.5 in
Curb Weight	2843 lb.	3043 lb.	-200 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	13.2 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.6 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	55.5 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.3 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	41.5 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	37.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	54.5 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	52.2 in	1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	34.6 in	0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	19.2 ft³	0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	45.8 ft³	-45.8

2013 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

2013 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

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

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