Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,369 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,319 kg | 1,238 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 43 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 955 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 790 mm | 122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 388 L | 34 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
2017 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 |