Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 106.3 in | 14.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 171.3 in | 31.2 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 70.1 in | 8.6 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4652 lb. | 3122 lb. | 1530 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.7 in | 56.1 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 53.0 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.1 in | 54.9 in | 9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.0 in | 53.1 in | 11.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.9 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 0.0 in | 48.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.3 ft3 | 23.2 | 60.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 143.8 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 87.4 ft3 |
2012 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good driving position, comfortable seat, good views out the windows. Easy reach to shifter, radio, heater, easy steering wheel control buttons. Quiet at highway speeds. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
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 |
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 |