Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6500 209 Nm@4700 |
Electric 150 kW 255 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,420 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,688 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 42 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,003 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 1,011 mm | 911 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 646 L | 11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 1,804 L | 0 L |
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 |
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