Kia Stinger (2019) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

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2019 Kia Stinger and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2019	2013
Model	Kia Stinger	Kia Forte
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	114.4 in	104.3 in	10.1 in
Length	190.2 in	170.9 in	19.3 in
Width	73.6 in	69.9 in	3.7 in
Height	55.1 in	57.5 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	3611 lb.	2781 lb.	830 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.7 gal.	2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	40.0 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.4 in	55.7 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.0 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.3 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	38.4 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.8 in	54.7 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	53.3 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	35.0 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.3 ft³	19.4 ft³	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	40.9 ft³	0.0	40.9 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger

2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2018	Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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

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2013 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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