Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,256 kg | 1,485 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 70 L | -18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 993 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 416 L | 450 L | -34 L |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Volkswagen Passat.