Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Honda Ridgeline | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 122.0 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 206.8 in | -24.1 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.3 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 70.3 in | -13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 63.2 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.6 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 62.6 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 57.2 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 36.4 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.3 ft3 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.
2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |