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2011 Kia Forte and 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 121.2 in | -16.9 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 202.5 in | -31.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 78.7 in | -8.8 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 67.9 in | -10.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 4510 lb. | -1729 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 | 63.7 in | -8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.4 in | -5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 64.1 in | -9.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 65.0 in | -11.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.7 in | -48.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.7 in | -32.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 83.3 ft3 | -63.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 143.8 ft3 | -143.8 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
| 2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
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