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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2011 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Kia Forte  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
141 hp@6000
137 lb-ft@4600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in 2 in
Length 176.2 in 170.9 in 5.3 in
Width 69.5 in 69.9 in -0.4 in
Height 59.8 in 57.5 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 2937 lb. 2843 lb. 94 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.7 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.0 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.7 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 43.3 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.4 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 54.7 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.3 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 35.0 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 19.4 ft3 4.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 0.0 65.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2010 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2009 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2009 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 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
2011 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
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review
 
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