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Kia Niro (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2017 Kia Niro and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2017 Kia Niro and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2017 2012  
Model Kia Niro Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in 2 in
Length 171.5 in 170.9 in 0.6 in
Width 71.1 in 69.9 in 1.2 in
Height 60.4 in 57.5 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 3106 lb. 2781 lb. 325 lb.
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal. 13.7 gal. -1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.0 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.0 in 55.7 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.0 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 43.3 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 38.4 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.2 in 54.7 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.3 in 53.3 in -5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 35.0 in 2.4 in
Total Legroom 79.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.4 ft3 19.4 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.5 ft3 0.0 54.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Niro

2017 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2017 The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review
 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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