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2012 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,335 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 85 L | -33 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 937 mm | -48 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 950 mm | -950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,349 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,151 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 886 mm | -886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 385 L | 164 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,243 L | 18.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,370 L | -2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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