Model Year | 2019 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Jeep Cherokee | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 182.0 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 65.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2810 lb. | 3811 lb. | -1001 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.1 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 55.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 49.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.3 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -39.6 ft3 |
2019 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 2019 Kia Forte.
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.