Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Scion tC | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,420 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,755 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,415 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,347 kg | 1,270 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 52 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 983 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,107 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 897 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,201 mm | 1,311 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 853 mm | 861 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,910 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 357 L | 5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,002 L | 12.6 | -11.6 L |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
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 |
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 |