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2009 Honda CR-V and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Honda CR-V | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 166 hp@5800 161 lb-ft@4200 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 177.9 in | 170.9 in | 7 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 69.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 57.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 2843 lb. | 546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 72.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda CR-V
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The caravan style arm rests are ugly but extremely comfortable. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable to enter and exit. Very comfortable to sit in for long trips. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Looking for familly smallish SUV and our other option was a RAV-4, the CR-V felt like it had better hip and leg room in the rear. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2009 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy enough, but materials feel cheap. Bench is very thin and hard on long trip. Good leg room, but overall not as nicely done as the VW Tiguan. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seats need another couple of inches of depth to provide anyone over six feet tall with proper thigh support. A little on the firm side after a couple of hours. Could also be improved with better lateral support. Not a deal breaker unless you expect a Volvo type lounger. see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
In typical Japanese Small Car fashion, the front seats have very little thigh support for a 5ft 10inch person. The back support and position can be quite painful over 500 or more miles. This marred the ownership experience see full Honda CR-V review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Headrest could not be adjusted comfortably. see full Honda CR-V 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 | ||
| 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 |
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