Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 130.0 in | -25.7 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 221.3 in | -43 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.1 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 76.6 in | -19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2769 lb. | 5842 lb. | -3073 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -17.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 65.3 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 64.4 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.2 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 62.3 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.1 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -30.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -86.4 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |