Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 123.2 in | -18.9 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 207.7 in | -36.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.3 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 77.2 in | -19.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 5302 lb. | -2459 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -14.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 65.0 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 61.3 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 60.8 in | -7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 41.9 in | -6.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 63.7 in | -63.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.2 in | -32.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 115.9 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 56.7 ft3 | -37.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 97.1 ft3 | -97.1 |
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 |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |