| Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.