Kia Forte (2015) vs. Jeep Wrangler (2016) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Kia Forte	Jeep Wrangler
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD, part-time w/low range
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	116.0 in	-9.7 in
Length	171.3 in	184.4 in	-13.1 in
Width	70.1 in	73.9 in	-3.8 in
Height	57.1 in	72.3 in	-15.2 in
Curb Weight	3067 lb.	4100 lb.	-1033 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.6 gal.	-8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	41.3 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	55.8 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.6 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.0 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	40.3 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.8 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	56.7 in	-3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	37.2 in	-1.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	-0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	31.5 ft³	-8.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	70.6 ft³	-14.2 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

2016 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Two adults can squeeze into the back of the regular Wrangler, but Jeep clearly didn't intend the two-door for people who'll often be using the rear seat. The door openings are small and the front seats don't return to their former position after being tipped forward to let people in. The Wrangler Unlimited has a much wider three-person rear seat served by its own doors. But even in the Unlimited rear knee room isn't abundant and the rear seat cushion is somewhat under-sized. Some owners of the two-door Wrangler remove the rear seat (unlike in the Unlimited, this doesn't require tools) to open up a larger cargo area with a flat floor. There's not a lot of cargo space behind the second row in the two-door. The great majority of the Unlimited's 20-inch wheelbase extension goes into the space behind the second row, nearly tripling cargo volume there from 17 to 46 cubic feet. It's the one to get if you want to be able to carry three or more people and their gear. see full Jeep Wrangler review

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