Kia Stinger (2019) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2019 Kia Stinger and 2014 Kia Forte specs.
2019 Kia Stinger and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2019 |
2014 |
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Model |
Kia Stinger |
Kia Forte |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
2,906 mm |
2,700 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,831 mm |
4,351 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,869 mm |
1,781 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,400 mm |
1,450 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,638 kg |
1,381 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
60 L |
50 L |
10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
973 mm |
1,001 mm |
972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,433 mm |
1,425 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,410 mm |
1,346 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,082 mm |
1,072 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
940 mm |
983 mm |
-43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,392 mm |
1,394 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,425 mm |
1,349 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
925 mm |
912 mm |
13 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,007 mm (over 2 rows) |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
660 L |
657 L |
3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
1,158 L |
1,597 L |
0 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 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.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
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.
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