Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6550 302 Nm@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,728 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,841 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,445 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,563 kg | 1,280 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 52 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,016 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 960 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 889 mm | 53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 467 L | 416 L | 51 L |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |