| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2014 Kia Forte and 2009 Ford Explorer Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1750 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
|
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 2,055 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 85 L | -35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 937 mm | -25 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 | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 385 L | 272 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,243 L | 22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
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 |
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 |
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.
