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Honda Pilot (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Honda Pilot and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Honda Pilot and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Honda Pilot Kia Forte  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
253 lb-ft@4800		 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 109.2 in 104.3 in 4.9 in
Length 190.9 in 170.9 in 20 in
Width 78.5 in 69.9 in 8.6 in
Height 71.0 in 57.5 in 13.5 in
Curb Weight 4319 lb. 2843 lb. 1476 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.0 gal. 13.7 gal. 7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.5 in 55.7 in 5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 58.6 in 53.0 in 5.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 43.3 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 38.4 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.2 in 54.7 in 7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.9 in 53.3 in 3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.5 in 35.0 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.2 in 0.0 in 38.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 58.9 in 0.0 in 58.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 48.4 in 0.0 in 48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.1 in 0.0 in 32.1 in
Total Legroom 112 in (over 3 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.0 ft3 19.4 ft3 -1.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.7 ft3 19.4 28.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.0 ft3 0.0 87 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Pilot

2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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