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Kia Forte (2014) vs. BMW i3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Kia Forte and 2016 BMW i3 specs.

2014 Kia Forte and 2016 BMW i3 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2016  
Model Kia Forte BMW i3  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1750
Electric
168 hp
184 lb-ft
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 1-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 101.2 in 5.1 in
Length 171.3 in 157.4 in 13.9 in
Width 70.1 in 69.9 in 0.2 in
Height 57.1 in 62.1 in -5 in
Curb Weight 3122 lb. 2634 lb. 488 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 2.4 gal. 10.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.1 in 54.8 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 0.0 in 53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 0.0 in 42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.7 in 37.2 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.9 in 50.4 in 4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.1 in 0.0 in 53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Total Legroom 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 78.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 23.2 ft3 2.8 ft3 20.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 56.4 ft3 11.8 ft3 44.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 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 2014 Kia Forte

2014 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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