Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.9 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 180.9 in | -10 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.0 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 67.0 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 3370 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.3 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.0 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 47.7 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.8 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |