Kia Forte (2015) vs. Volkswagen Eos (2008) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Kia Forte	Volkswagen Eos
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6300 235 lb-ft@2500
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	3064 lb.	3686 lb.	-622 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

2015 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

2015 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

2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review
2007	2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD	That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review

2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review

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