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2012 Kia Forte and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 118.9 in | -14.6 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 203.7 in | -32.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 78.5 in | -8.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 69.9 in | -12.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4646 lb. | -1865 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.0 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.4 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 61.0 in | -6.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 57.8 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 70.3 ft3 | -50.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 116.3 ft3 | -116.3 |
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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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