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Kia Forte (2013) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte and 2008 Buick Enclave specs.

2013 Kia Forte and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2013 2008  
Model Kia Forte Buick Enclave  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
156 hp@6200
144 lb-ft@4300
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 118.9 in -14.6 in
Length 170.9 in 201.8 in -30.9 in
Width 69.9 in 79.0 in -9.1 in
Height 57.5 in 72.2 in -14.7 in
Curb Weight 2843 lb. 4780 lb. -1937 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 22.0 gal. -8.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.4 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 62.0 in -6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 57.4 in -4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 41.3 in 2 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 61.4 in -6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.3 in 57.0 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 36.9 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 37.2 in -37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.4 in -57.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 48.3 in -48.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 33.2 in -33.2 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -33.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.4 ft3 18.9 ft3 0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 19.4 67.5 ft3 -48.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 116.2 ft3 -116.2

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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 2013 Kia Forte

2013 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review
 
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