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2012 Kia Forte and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.3 in | 1 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 2780 lb. | -73 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 49.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 49.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 33.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 0.8 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
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