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2012 Kia Forte and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,302 kg | 1,377 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 50 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 912 mm | -23 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 416 L | 422 L | -6 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
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 |
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