Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mercedes-Benz EQB | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
Electric 288 hp 384 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.3 in | -5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 184.4 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.6 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 4718 lb. | -1687 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.3 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.1 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.8 in | -43.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 108.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 22.0 ft3 | 1.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB.