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2012 Kia Forte and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5300 340 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.0 in | -11.7 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 202.0 in | -31.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 79.0 in | -9.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 76.9 in | -19.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 5245 lb. | -2349 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -12.3 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 | 38.4 in | 39.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 65.2 in | -10.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 60.6 in | -7.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.0 in | -4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 60.3 ft3 | -40.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 108.9 ft3 | -108.9 |
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 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
There is plenty of space for all of the passengers and personal gear. The bucket seats add a lot of comfort. They also allow some extra room for third row passengers. Leather is the way to go, and the heated seats come in handy on those cold winter days. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
the best! had a back operation three years ago and this was thed only vehicle i am comfortable in see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
like riding first class in an airplane see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
inability to flat fold seat see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
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