Kia Seltos (2021) vs. Kia Forte (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Kia Seltos and 2015 Kia Forte specs.
2021 Kia Seltos and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2021 |
2015 |
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| Model |
Kia Seltos |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
2,629 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
| Length |
4,369 mm |
4,351 mm |
0 mm |
| Width |
1,801 mm |
1,781 mm |
0 mm |
| Height |
1,615 mm |
1,450 mm |
0 mm |
| Curb Weight |
1,400 kg |
1,381 kg |
0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity |
50 L |
50 L |
0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
1,016 mm |
1,001 mm |
0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,410 mm |
1,425 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,359 mm |
1,346 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
1,052 mm |
1,072 mm |
0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
975 mm |
983 mm |
-8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,389 mm |
1,394 mm |
0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,341 mm |
1,349 mm |
0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
965 mm |
912 mm |
53 mm |
| Total Legroom |
2,017 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
753 L |
657 L |
96 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,778 L |
1,597 L |
0 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Kia Seltos
| 2021 |
Compared to most other small crossovers, the Kia Seltos has a much roomier rear seat. Rear legroom is a generous 38 inches. Few people will need to step up to a larger crossover unless they need to seat more than four people.
The competing Mazda CX-30 (36.3 inches of rear legroom) and the related Hyundai Kona (34.6 inches of rear legroom) have more cramped and much more cramped rear seats, respectively. In fact, the Seltos has about as much room for rear seat passengers as the one-size-up Sportage. (The Sportage will no doubt grow when it is next redesigned.)
The Seltos' rear seat passengers can select between two seatback angles. I found even the most upright not as upright as I would have liked, but impressions here will vary.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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| 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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