Model Year | 2015 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Rio | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 106.3 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 179.5 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 67.7 in | 70.1 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.3 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2403 lb. | 3011 lb. | -608 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.1 in | 53.8 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.8 in | 42.2 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.1 in | 54.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 53.1 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 35.9 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.7 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
2015 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.