Lexus IS (2013) vs. Kia Forte (2019) Specs
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2013 Lexus IS and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2013 |
2019 |
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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 |
182.7 in |
-2.6 in |
Width |
70.9 in |
70.9 in |
0 in |
Height |
56.1 in |
56.5 in |
-0.4 in |
Curb Weight |
3455 lb. |
2707 lb. |
748 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
17.2 gal. |
14.0 gal. |
3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
37.2 in |
38.8 in |
-1.6 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 |
37.5 in |
-0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
52.7 in |
55.3 in |
-2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.7 in |
51.1 in |
2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
30.6 in |
35.7 in |
-5.1 in |
Total Legroom |
74.5 in (over 2 rows) |
77.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-3.4 in |
Cargo Volume |
13.0 ft3 |
15.3 ft3 |
-2.3 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 2019 Kia Forte
2019 |
I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward.
I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying.
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