Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5600 376 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,999 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 2,009 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 978 mm | -66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,855 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 504 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,345 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,449 L | -1 L |
2014 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 |
2014 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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