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Hyundai Elantra (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Kia Forte specs.

2010 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 104.3 in 0 in
Length 177.4 in 178.3 in -0.9 in
Width 69.9 in 69.9 in 0 in
Height 58.3 in 57.5 in 0.8 in
Curb Weight 2747 lb. 2769 lb. -22 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 55.6 in 55.7 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 53.0 in 1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 43.3 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.6 in 37.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 54.7 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.0 in 53.3 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 35.0 in 0 in
Total Legroom 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume 14.2 ft3 14.7 ft3 -0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2009 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review
2010 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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