Model Year | 2016 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mini Hardtop | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 172 hp@5500 192 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 97.1 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 145.6 in | 32.7 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 66.3 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 55.4 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3064 lb. | 2712 lb. | 352 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 50.3 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 0.0 in | 53.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 44.7 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 29.9 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |