Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 113.0 in | -8.7 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 191.0 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 70.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4134 lb. | -1291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.9 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.8 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 39.9 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 62.0 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 63.7 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.5 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.1 in | -60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 71.0 ft3 | -51.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 120.0 ft3 | -120 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |