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2012 Kia Forte and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 171.9 in | -1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 61.4 in | -3.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3140 lb. | -297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 43.7 in | 9.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 61.5 ft3 | -61.5 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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