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2014 Kia Forte and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,381 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 998 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 919 mm | -7 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 561 L | 96 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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