Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 180.4 in | -9.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 3609 lb. | -578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.6 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 44.4 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 29.2 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.