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Kia Forte (2013) vs. Buick Enclave (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Kia Forte and 2012 Buick Enclave specs.

2013 Kia Forte and 2012 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Kia Forte Buick Enclave  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
116 kW@6200
195 Nm@4300
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
215 kW@6300
366 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,649 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,341 mm 5,126 mm -1 mm
Width 1,775 mm 2,007 mm -1 mm
Height 1,461 mm 1,834 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,290 kg 2,168 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 52 L 83 L -31 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,026 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,415 mm 1,575 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,346 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,100 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 975 mm 991 mm -16 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,354 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 889 mm 937 mm -48 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 945 mm -945 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,458 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,227 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 843 mm -843 mm
Total Legroom 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 549 L 535 L 14 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 19.4 1,911 L 18.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0 L 3,290 L -3 L

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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 2012 Buick Enclave

2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review
2012 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 0 The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review
 
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