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2013 Kia Forte and 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 179.3 in | -8.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 59.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3285 lb. | -442 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -13.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.9 ft3 | -66.9 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
| 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
| 2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
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