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Chevrolet Equinox (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Kia Forte  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 104.3 in 8.2 in
Length 187.8 in 170.9 in 16.9 in
Width 72.5 in 69.9 in 2.6 in
Height 66.3 in 57.5 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 3944 lb. 2896 lb. 1048 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 13.7 gal. 5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.0 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.8 in 55.7 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 53.0 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 43.3 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 38.4 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 54.7 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.3 in 53.3 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.9 in 35.0 in 4.9 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 31.4 ft3 19.4 ft3 12 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.7 ft3 0.0 63.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The equinox was one of the very few cars that could swallow both a double stroller and two infant seats with ease. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Front seat comfort and room is great. Driver side lumbar support continues to work great. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
We really like the track sliding nature of the rear seat. Give passengers in the back plenty of leg room. Also, the large rear doors make it quite easy for our aging parents to get in and out of this vehicle. This feature, more than any other, really "sold" us on the Chevy Equinox. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I like the firmness of the front seats, but others may have an issue with it. Seat width leans to the narrow side however, and shoulder room is merely adequate. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Rear seat legroom is phenominal (and one of the big reasons I chose the Equinox) when you slide it all the way back. This is the first vehicle I've owned where you can fit 4 6'+ people without anyone having to readjust their seats or compromise in any way. The rear seats also recline to a small degree which is an added bonus. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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