Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,338 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 80 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 917 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 898 L | -349 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,880 L | -1 L |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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