Honda Pilot (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

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2016 Honda Pilot and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2016	2014
Model	Honda Pilot	Kia Forte
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.0 in	106.3 in	4.7 in
Length	194.5 in	171.3 in	23.2 in
Width	78.6 in	70.1 in	8.5 in
Height	69.8 in	57.1 in	12.7 in
Curb Weight	4054 lb.	3122 lb.	932 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.5 gal.	13.2 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	39.4 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	62.0 in	56.1 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.1 in	53.0 in	6.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.2 in	-1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.2 in	38.7 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	62.0 in	54.9 in	7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.3 in	53.1 in	4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	35.9 in	2.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.6 in	0.0 in	57.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	44.6 in	0.0 in	44.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.9 in	0.0 in	31.9 in
Total Legroom	111.2 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.5 ft³	23.2 ft³	-6.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	46.8 ft³	23.2	23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.9 ft³	56.4 ft³	27.5 ft³

2016 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

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2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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