Dodge Durango (2015) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs
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2015 Dodge Durango and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2014 |
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Model |
Dodge Durango |
Kia Forte |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
3,043 mm |
2,700 mm |
1 mm |
Length |
5,110 mm |
4,351 mm |
1 mm |
Width |
1,925 mm |
1,781 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,801 mm |
1,450 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
2,157 kg |
1,381 kg |
1 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
93 L |
50 L |
43 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
1,013 mm |
1,001 mm |
0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,486 mm |
1,425 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,448 mm |
1,346 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,024 mm |
1,072 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
1,011 mm |
983 mm |
-982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,481 mm |
1,394 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,422 mm |
1,349 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
980 mm |
912 mm |
68 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 |
960 mm |
0 mm |
960 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
1,280 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 |
1,087 mm |
0 mm |
1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 |
800 mm |
0 mm |
800 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,804 mm (over 3 rows) |
1,984 mm (over 2 rows) |
1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
487 L |
657 L |
-170 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
1,351 L |
23.2 |
-22.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
2,393 L |
1,597 L |
1 L |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Dodge Durango
2014 |
The Durango's relatively narrow width, a plus for handling, has the opposite impact on interior room. These are very much two sides of the same coin. Because the Durango's cabin isn't terribly wide it feels more agile than wider SUVs. But three passengers in the second row don't have as much space to spread out--those in a Nissan Pathfinder enjoy a couple more inches of shoulder room--and only two people can sit in the third row. (The Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, and GM's large crossovers all have three belts back there.) Leg room in the Durango is much more competitive, but still a few inches short of class leading.
This said, comfort isn't only a matter of interior dimensions. Both of the Durango's rear rows are well-upholstered and positioned higher off the floor than the three-row crossover norm. This benefits both thigh support and outward visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe isn't far off in this regard, but the Nissan Pathfinder's seats are much closer to the floor, and less hospitable to adults as a result. Among the three, I'd prefer to be a rear seat passenger in the Dodge. Among large conventional SUVs, the Ford Expedition has a more comfortable third row, but the Chevrolet Tahoe (which retains a live rear axle despite a comprehensive redesign for the 2015 model year) doesn't come close. And the foot-shorter 4Runner? Its XXS third-row seat is best saved for emergencies.
On the other side of the ledger, the Durango does have a higher floor than the typical car-based crossover. Getting in and out isn't as easy. This vies with curb weight as the top disadvantage of the Durango's conventional SUV configuration.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
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 |
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.
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