Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Jeep Wrangler | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.8L V6 OHV-2v 202 hp@5000 237 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4WD, part-time w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 184.4 in | -13.5 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.9 in | -4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 72.3 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4180 lb. | -1337 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.6 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.8 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.6 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.0 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.3 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.7 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 46.4 ft3 | -27 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 82.0 ft3 | -82 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Even tho there are rear seats, I would never ride in back, too small back there. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It has the ability to go back and forth but not tilt the base seat. Firm but not being able to adjust the angle (like electric 10 way) makes a difference for tall and full frame people. I will be looking to adjust angle asap. see full Jeep Wrangler review |