Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.3 in | -12 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 198.5 in | -27.6 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.3 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 66.5 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4388 lb. | -1545 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -9.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 60.8 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.1 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.9 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 60.5 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.3 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 39.9 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 43.6 ft3 | -24.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 79.5 ft3 | -79.5 |
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 |
2007 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Second row has tons of room. 3rd row not so much, but was comfortable enough for a 2500 mile round from with 6 of us. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
supports lower back problem see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More room than your standard bench seat design see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like how the rear seats slide fwd and backward. I like the center console extending back between the rear seats.` see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large for my family see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |