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2014 Kia Forte and 2012 Buick Enclave Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Buick Enclave | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 83 L | -33 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 991 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 937 mm | -25 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 | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 535 L | 122 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,911 L | 22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 3,290 L | -2 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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