Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,219 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 897 mm | 86 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 805 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,920 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 439 L | 218 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 983 L | -982 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
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