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Honda CR-V (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Honda CR-V and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Honda CR-V and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2013  
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
 
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

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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. see full Kia Forte review
 
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