Kia Forte (2018) vs. Kia Stinger (2019) Specs
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2018 Kia Forte and 2019 Kia Stinger Specifications
Model Year |
2018 |
2019 |
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Model |
Kia Forte |
Kia Stinger |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,700 mm |
2,906 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,351 mm |
4,831 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,781 mm |
1,869 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,450 mm |
1,400 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,328 kg |
1,638 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
50 L |
60 L |
-10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,001 mm |
973 mm |
-972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,425 mm |
1,433 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,367 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,072 mm |
1,082 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
983 mm |
940 mm |
43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,394 mm |
1,392 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,349 mm |
1,425 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
912 mm |
925 mm |
-13 mm |
Total Legroom |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,007 mm (over 2 rows) |
-1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
657 L |
660 L |
-3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,597 L |
1,158 L |
0 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger
2018 |
Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them.
I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim.
The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting.
In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better."
Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5.
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