Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 114.8 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 189.8 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 76.3 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 69.4 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4470 lb. | -1689 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -10.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.6 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.3 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.0 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.6 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 36.3 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 68.3 ft3 | -68.3 |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |