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Kia Forte (2012) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Forte and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban specs.

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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