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Kia Forte (2011) vs. Mini Hardtop (2014) Specs

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2011 Kia Forte and 2014 Mini Hardtop Specifications

Model Year 2011 2014  
Model Kia Forte Mini Hardtop  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
189 hp@4700
207 lb-ft@1250
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 98.2 in 6.1 in
Length 176.4 in 151.1 in 25.3 in
Width 69.5 in 68.0 in 1.5 in
Height 55.1 in 55.7 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 2831 lb. 2795 lb. 36 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 10.6 gal. 3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.7 in 40.3 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 50.6 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.3 in 0.0 in 53.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 41.4 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.3 in 36.9 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 47.8 in 4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in 30.8 in 3.1 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 72.2 in (over 2 rows) 5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.6 ft3 8.7 ft3 3.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.6 ft3 34.0 ft3 -21.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review
 

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