Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the Kia Forte legroom ranges from a minimum of 42 inches to a maximum of 43.6 inches.
The Kia Forte has a minimum of 33.9 inches and a maximum of 35.9 inches of second row legroom.
Check out the Legroom specifications for other makes and models.
2024 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2024 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2024 Kia Forte is 35.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2024 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
LX IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT-Line IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2024 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107 cm |
91 cm |
LX IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107 cm |
91 cm |
GT-Line IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107 cm |
91 cm |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107 cm |
91 cm |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
107 cm |
91 cm |
2023 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2023 Kia Forte legroom is 42 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2023 Kia Forte is 35 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2023 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
LX IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GTLine IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
2023 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
LX IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GTLine IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
2022 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2022 Kia Forte legroom is 42 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2022 Kia Forte is 35 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2022 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GTLine IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
FE IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
2022 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GTLine IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT DCT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
FE IVT Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
2021 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2021 Kia Forte legroom is 42 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2021 Kia Forte is 35 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2021 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT2 Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GTLine Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42 in. |
35 in. |
2021 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT2 Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GTLine Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
106 cm |
88 cm |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2020 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2020 Kia Forte is 35.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT2 Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GTLine Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GTLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
GT DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GT2 Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GTLine Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GT Sedan |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GTLine IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
GT DCT |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
2020 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
2019 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2019 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2019 Kia Forte is 35.7 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2019 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
EX Launch Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
S IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2019 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
FE IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.7 in. |
2019 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
LXS Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
EX Launch Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
S IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
2019 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LXS IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
FE IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
EX IVT |
2.0L | I4 | 1 Spd CVT w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
90.7 cm |
2018 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2018 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2018 Kia Forte is 35.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2018 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 LX Popular Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2018 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Technology Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Popular Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2018 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 LX Popular Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2018 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Technology Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Popular Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2017 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2017 Kia Forte is 35.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 LX Popular Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
5 EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Technology Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
S Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Popular Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
5 SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 LX Popular Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
5 EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
S Technology Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
S Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
S Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Popular Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2017 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2016 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2016 Kia Forte is 35.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Technology Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
Koup EX Technology Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Technology Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
Koup EX Technology Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
SX Technology Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
LX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Technology Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Premium Plus Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2016 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2015 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2015 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2015 Kia Forte is 35.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2015 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2015 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2015 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2015 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2014 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2014 Kia Forte legroom is 42.2 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2014 Kia Forte is 35.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2014 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2014 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
42.2 in. |
35.9 in. |
2014 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
SX Hatchback |
1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Popular Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
LX Sedan |
1.8L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2014 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Premium Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD |
107.2 cm |
91.2 cm |
2013 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2013 Kia Forte legroom ranges between 43.3 inches and 43.6 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2013 Kia Forte is between 35 inches and 33.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2013 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2013 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2013 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2013 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2012 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2012 Kia Forte legroom ranges between 43.3 inches and 43.6 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2012 Kia Forte is between 35 inches and 33.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2012 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2012 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2012 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2012 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2011 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2011 Kia Forte legroom ranges between 43.3 inches and 43.6 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2011 Kia Forte is between 35 inches and 33.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2011 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2011 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2011 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
SX Hatchback |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
EX Hatchback |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2011 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric) Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
2010 Kia Forte Legroom
In the first row, the 2010 Kia Forte legroom ranges between 43.3 inches and 43.6 inches.
The second row legroom of the 2010 Kia Forte is between 35 inches and 33.9 inches.
For legroom data by trim level, see the table below.
2010 Kia Forte Legroom (Imperial)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
43.6 in. |
33.9 in. |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
43.3 in. |
35 in. |
2010 Kia Forte Legroom (Metric)
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
First Row Legroom |
Second Row Legroom |
Koup SX Coupe |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
Koup EX Coupe |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD |
110.7 cm |
86.1 cm |
SX Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
LX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
EX Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
110 cm |
88.9 cm |
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