Kia Rio (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

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2016 Kia Rio and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Kia Rio	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.2 in	106.3 in	-5.1 in
Length	172.0 in	179.5 in	-7.5 in
Width	67.7 in	70.1 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.3 in	56.5 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	2729 lb.	2959 lb.	-230 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	53.0 in	-0.9 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Rio

2016 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

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