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2014 Kia Forte and 2013 Dodge Journey Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Dodge Journey | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.8 in | -7.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 192.4 in | -21.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 66.6 in | -9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3067 lb. | 3884 lb. | -817 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.9 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 33.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.5 in | -43.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -19.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 37.0 ft3 | -13.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -11.2 ft3 |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey
| 2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Overly firm, insufficiently contoured front seats seem to be popping up everywhere lately, even in the formerly fluffy Toyota Avalon. (Blame the influence of the Germans.) The Dodge Journey’s front buckets provide a refreshing alternative, with a rare combination of cushiness and support. The armrests and door pulls are also well-padded. The driver-side lumbar powers up and down as well as in and out. The headrests even adjust fore-aft, a rarity among sub-luxury cars these days. If only the driver seat also included power recline... see full Dodge Journey review | |
| 2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | As mentioned earlier, Chrysler really dropped the ball when it packaged the Journey. The second-row seat is a comfortable height off the floor, yet headroom is plentiful even by crossover standards. But that’s the beginning and end of the back seat’s virtues. The optional third-row seat is kids-only (unless the adults in question aren’t much larger than kids). Though less than an inch longer, and riding on a wheelbase that’s 3.6 inches shorter, the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has eight more inches of legroom in each of the rear rows—a huge difference. Adults can fit in the Journey’s second row if it’s slide back at least half way along its travel, but they can’t stretch out like they can in the Santa Fe. Or in many compact crossovers, for that matter. Poor packaging also makes for a fairly high load floor and (as mentioned above) less cargo volume than in other similarly-dimensioned crossovers. see full Dodge Journey review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Dodge Journey
| 2013 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I normally take customers to lunch and is not easy to accommodate 4 mid-size adults in the Journey, not mention 5. This Journey comes equipped with a third row that is supposed to accommodate 2 more persons, but the space is extremely small and I would not recommend having someone sitting there for a long trip. see full Dodge Journey review |
| 2014 | 4dr SUV 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When I received my Journey the driver seat was comfortable but as I started traveling extensible the seat become more and more uncomfortable. I thought it was just me but other coworkers driving Journey report the same issue while the ones driving the Chevy Equinox and Ford Fusion state that the seats in their vehicles remain comfortable. Up to now, I can?t drive more than 2 hours without stopping somewhere to stretch my back. see full Dodge Journey review |
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