Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mini Clubman | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 3dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 100.3 in | 4 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 155.0 in | 15.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 66.3 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2950 lb. | 2888 lb. | 62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 50.3 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 45.9 in | 8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 32.3 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 32.8 ft3 | -32.8 |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2014 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mini Clubman.