Kia Forte (2015) vs. Lexus IS (2015) Specs
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2015 Kia Forte and 2015 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year |
2015 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Kia Forte |
Lexus IS |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
110.2 in |
-3.9 in |
| Length |
179.5 in |
183.7 in |
-4.2 in |
| Width |
70.1 in |
71.3 in |
-1.2 in |
| Height |
56.5 in |
56.3 in |
0.2 in |
| Curb Weight |
2959 lb. |
3461 lb. |
-502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
17.4 gal. |
-4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
39.1 in |
38.2 in |
0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
55.9 in |
0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
54.3 in |
-1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
44.8 in |
-2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.3 in |
36.9 in |
0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
53.4 in |
1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
54.0 in |
-0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.9 in |
32.2 in |
3.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
77 in (over 2 rows) |
1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume |
14.9 ft3 |
10.8 ft3 |
4.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Lexus IS
| 2016 |
For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well.
Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support.
The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate.
Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump.
see full Lexus IS review |
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