Model Year | 2016 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 302 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 108.5 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.3 in | -7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.3 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.9 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 3929 lb. | -807 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.2 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.4 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 35.1 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 54.7 ft3 | 1.7 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK.