Volvo C30 (2011) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

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2011 Volvo C30 and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2011	2014
Model	Volvo C30	Kia Forte
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Hatch	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	106.3 in	-2.4 in
Length	167.4 in	178.3 in	-10.9 in
Width	70.2 in	70.1 in	0.1 in
Height	57.0 in	55.5 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	3200 lb.	3064 lb.	136 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	13.2 gal.	2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.2 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.6 in	55.9 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.1 in	53.8 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.0 in	53.0 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	41.5 in	53.5 in	-12 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	35.9 in	-2 in
Total Legroom	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.9 ft³	13.3 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	20.2 ft³	13.3 ft³	6.9 ft³

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD	The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review

2011 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review

2014 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

2014 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

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