Lexus IS (2013) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs
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2013 Lexus IS and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2013 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Lexus IS |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
107.5 in |
106.3 in |
1.2 in |
| Length |
180.1 in |
179.5 in |
0.6 in |
| Width |
70.9 in |
70.1 in |
0.8 in |
| Height |
56.1 in |
56.5 in |
-0.4 in |
| Curb Weight |
3455 lb. |
2959 lb. |
496 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
17.2 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
37.2 in |
39.1 in |
-1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
54.4 in |
56.1 in |
-1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.1 in |
53.0 in |
1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.9 in |
42.2 in |
1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
36.7 in |
37.3 in |
-0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
52.7 in |
54.9 in |
-2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.7 in |
53.1 in |
0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
30.6 in |
35.9 in |
-5.3 in |
| Total Legroom |
74.5 in (over 2 rows) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
-3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume |
13.0 ft3 |
14.9 ft3 |
-1.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Lexus IS
| 2014 |
Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS.
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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.
see full Kia Forte review |
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.
see full Kia Forte review |
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