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Kia Forte (2012) vs. Kia Spectra (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Forte and 2007 Kia Spectra specs.

2012 Kia Forte and 2007 Kia Spectra Specifications

Model Year 2012 2007  
Model Kia Forte Kia Spectra  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 102.8 in 1.5 in
Length 178.3 in 177.2 in 1.1 in
Width 69.9 in 68.3 in 1.6 in
Height 57.5 in 57.9 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 2769 lb. 2701 lb. 68 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 14.5 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 55.1 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.4 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 42.8 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 38.2 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 53.9 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.3 in 53.9 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 35.4 in -0.4 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 78.2 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.7 ft3 12.2 ft3 2.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Spectra

2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review
 
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