Model Year | 2016 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mercedes-Benz GLB | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.4 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 182.4 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 65.3 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3067 lb. | 3869 lb. | -802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 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 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 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 | 22.0 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 62.0 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLB.