Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 148 hp@6500 131 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 179.5 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 2908 lb. | -207 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 56.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 53.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.3 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.9 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 53.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 35.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2012 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.