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2012 Kia Forte and 2013 Buick Regal Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Buick Regal | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5300 295 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 190.2 in | -11.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.1 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.4 in | -0.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2822 lb. | 3710 lb. | -888 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.7 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 52.3 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Buick Regal
| 2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
| 2013 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
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