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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2014 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in 0 in
Length 176.2 in 171.3 in 4.9 in
Width 69.5 in 70.1 in -0.6 in
Height 59.8 in 57.1 in 2.7 in
Curb Weight 2937 lb. 3045 lb. -108 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.4 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 56.1 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 53.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 42.2 in 1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.7 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 54.9 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 53.1 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 35.9 in 0.5 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 23.2 ft3 1.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 56.4 ft3 8.9 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte

2014 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 2014 Kia Forte

2014 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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