Model Year | 2023 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6300 167 Nm@4850 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,641 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,090 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 43 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,016 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,113 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 955 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 790 mm | 117 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 433 L | 388 L | 45 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.
2015 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 |