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2012 Kia Forte and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Kia Rio | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 172.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2769 lb. | 2656 lb. | 113 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 2.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 51.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 31.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio
| 2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
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