Model Year | 2022 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 197.2 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.5 in | -2 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 3495 lb. | -483 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.2 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 56.2 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 40.9 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Forte.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |