Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,779 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,801 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,689 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,338 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 71 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 998 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,001 mm | 888 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,341 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,052 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 320 L | 229 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,076 L | 18.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,067 L | -2 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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