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2013 Kia Forte and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 180.9 in | -10 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 66.4 in | -8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2950 lb. | 3624 lb. | -674 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.0 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 74.7 ft3 | -74.7 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester
| 2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2015 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD |
After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
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