Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 182.0 in | -11.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.2 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 65.7 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 3811 lb. | -915 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 49.9 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 40.3 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 54.9 ft3 | -54.9 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2014 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.