Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Dodge Challenger | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 116.0 in | -11.7 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 197.7 in | -21.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.7 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 57.0 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2716 lb. | 3719 lb. | -1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.2 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.0 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.9 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 51.4 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |