Model Year | 2016 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
Electric 201 hp 188 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 174.0 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 71.8 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 60.8 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 3721 lb. | -676 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 45.4 in | 7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 53.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 39.8 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.