Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mini Convertible | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 kW@4700 281 Nm@1250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,494 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 3,838 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,318 kg | 1,372 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 44 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 991 mm | -94 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 785 mm | 76 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 357 L | 215 L | 142 L |
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 |
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