Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.5 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 171.3 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 66.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3351 lb. | -508 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.3 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.6 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.2 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.6 ft3 | -66.6 |
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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |