Kia Forte (2014) vs. Kia Niro (2018) Specs
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2014 Kia Forte and 2018 Kia Niro Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2018 |
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Model |
Kia Forte |
Kia Niro |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,351 mm |
4,356 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,781 mm |
1,806 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,450 mm |
1,534 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,381 kg |
1,409 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
50 L |
45 L |
5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,001 mm |
1,019 mm |
0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,425 mm |
1,422 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,346 mm |
1,364 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,072 mm |
1,059 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
983 mm |
993 mm |
-10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,394 mm |
1,402 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,349 mm |
1,227 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
912 mm |
950 mm |
-38 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,009 mm (over 2 rows) |
-1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
657 L |
549 L |
108 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,597 L |
1,543 L |
0 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
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 2014 Kia Forte
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro
2017 |
The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats.
see full Kia Niro review |
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