Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 167.4 in | 9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2716 lb. | 3211 lb. | -495 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.1 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 47.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 41.5 in | 10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.9 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |