Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,228 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 52 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 889 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 337 L | 416 L | -79 L |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |