Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 104.3 in | 14.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 170.9 in | 29.8 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 69.9 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 57.5 in | 12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4656 lb. | 2781 lb. | 1875 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 8.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 55.7 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 53.0 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 54.7 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 53.3 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.0 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 0.0 in | 57.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 33.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.1 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.9 ft3 | 19.4 | 49.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 116.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 116.9 ft3 |
2012 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |