Kia Forte (2015) vs. Hyundai Sonata (2006) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2006 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

Model Year	2015	2006
Model	Kia Forte	Hyundai Sonata
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.4 in	-1.1 in
Length	179.5 in	188.9 in	-9.4 in
Width	70.1 in	72.1 in	-2 in
Height	56.5 in	58.0 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3036 lb.	3458 lb.	-422 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.7 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.4 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.5 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.7 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	38.2 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.9 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	55.3 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	37.4 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-3 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	16.3 ft³	-1.4 ft³

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

2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007	4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review

2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006	4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review

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