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2014 Kia Forte and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 210 kW@6300 361 Nm@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 2,173 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 83 L | -33 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 935 mm | -23 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 691 L | -34 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,948 L | 22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 3,296 L | -2 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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