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Nissan LEAF (2013) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Nissan LEAF and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2013 Nissan LEAF and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2013 2013  
Model Nissan LEAF Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in 2 in
Length 175.0 in 170.9 in 4.1 in
Width 69.7 in 69.9 in -0.2 in
Height 61.0 in 57.5 in 3.5 in
Curb Weight 3256 lb. 2781 lb. 475 lb.
Fuel Capacity 0.0 gal. 13.7 gal. -13.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.0 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 55.7 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.7 in 53.0 in -1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.1 in 43.3 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 38.4 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.5 in 54.7 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.0 in 53.3 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.3 in 35.0 in -1.7 in
Total Legroom 75.4 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.0 ft3 19.4 ft3 4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 30.0 ft3 0.0 30 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Nissan LEAF

2013 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric
1-speed automatic FWD
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review
 

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

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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