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Dodge Dart (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Dodge Dart and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2014 Dodge Dart and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2014 2012  
Model Dodge Dart Kia Forte  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
184 hp@6250
171 lb-ft@4800
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 104.3 in 2.1 in
Length 183.9 in 178.3 in 5.6 in
Width 72.0 in 69.9 in 2.1 in
Height 57.7 in 57.5 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 3348 lb. 2769 lb. 579 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.8 gal. 13.7 gal. 2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.6 in 40.0 in -1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.2 in 55.7 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.0 in 1.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.3 in -1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 37.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 54.7 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.3 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.3 in 35.0 in 0.3 in
Total Legroom 77.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -0.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.1 ft3 14.7 ft3 -1.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Dart

2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Dart's generous size pays few dividends in its back seat, where legroom, though a bit more abundant than in the Focus, is in shorter supply than inside some other smaller, lighter competitors. The average adult will fit behind the average adult with a little room to spare. The seat itself isn't quite as comfortable as the higher, larger, better-shaped cushion in the Focus. see full Dodge Dart review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Dodge Dart

2014 Dodge Dart Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Seats are comfortable for long periods even in the base Aero. Various models have different headrest designs, some better and worse. Nice ergonomics, generally. see full Dodge Dart review
2013 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very large backseat for class. see full Dodge Dart review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
There is plenty enough room for me. My 6'5" friend is comfortable sitting in my Dart and says there is more leg and head room than his Corvette. I'd say this is a big plus for perspective buyers. see full Dodge Dart review
2013 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats in the Rallye package. see full Dodge Dart 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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