Volkswagen Passat (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Kia Forte specs.
2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2014 |
2013 |
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Model |
Volkswagen Passat |
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 |
110.4 in |
104.3 in |
6.1 in |
Length |
191.6 in |
178.3 in |
13.3 in |
Width |
72.2 in |
69.9 in |
2.3 in |
Height |
58.5 in |
57.5 in |
1 in |
Curb Weight |
3166 lb. |
2729 lb. |
437 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
13.7 gal. |
4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
38.3 in |
40.0 in |
-1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.9 in |
55.7 in |
1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.0 in |
-53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.4 in |
43.3 in |
-0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
37.8 in |
0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
57.0 in |
54.7 in |
2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
53.3 in |
-53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
39.1 in |
35.0 in |
4.1 in |
Total Legroom |
81.5 in (over 2 rows) |
78.3 in (over 2 rows) |
3.2 in |
Cargo Volume |
15.9 ft3 |
14.7 ft3 |
1.2 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
2015 |
The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short.
see full Volkswagen Passat review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats.
see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either.
see full Volkswagen Passat review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 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 2013 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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