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Kia Forte (2018) vs. Kia Rio (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Kia Forte and 2016 Kia Rio specs.

2018 Kia Forte and 2016 Kia Rio Specifications

Model Year 2018 2016  
Model Kia Forte Kia Rio  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 179.5 in 172.0 in 7.5 in
Width 70.1 in 67.7 in 2.4 in
Height 56.3 in 57.3 in -1 in
Curb Weight 2908 lb. 2729 lb. 179 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 11.4 gal. 1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.0 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 53.1 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 52.1 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.8 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.6 in -0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 52.1 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 51.2 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 31.1 in 4.8 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 74.9 in (over 2 rows) 3.2 in
Cargo Volume 14.9 ft3 13.7 ft3 1.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2019 I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review
 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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