Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 130.5 in | -24.2 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 210.2 in | -27.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.7 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 72.5 in | -16 in |
Curb Weight | 2810 lb. | 4618 lb. | -1808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -8.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.0 in | -2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.4 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 58.9 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 55.5 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 36.9 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 15.3 ft3 |
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte.
2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |