Kia Forte (2014) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2011) Specs

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2014 Kia Forte and 2011 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	Kia Forte	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	101.5 in	4.8 in
Length	178.3 in	173.5 in	4.8 in
Width	70.1 in	70.5 in	-0.4 in
Height	55.5 in	56.8 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	2987 lb.	3549 lb.	-562 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	37.5 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.7 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.7 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.8 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	41.5 in	11.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	32.5 in	3.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	3.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.3 ft³	6.6 ft³	6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.3 ft³	10.5 ft³	2.8 ft³

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

2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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