Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Corolla | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@6100 126 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,266 kg | 1,295 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 50 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 942 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 1,052 mm | 888 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 368 L | 48 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 |
2019 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy for a small car, flat floor. see full Toyota Corolla review |