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2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 171.3 in | 17.5 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 57.1 in | 12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3907 lb. | 3122 lb. | 785 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.9 in | 4.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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