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2012 Kia Forte and 2009 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 118.1 in | -13.8 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 202.1 in | -31.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 77.1 in | -7.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 68.8 in | -11.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4385 lb. | -1542 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 63.5 in | -7.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.0 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 63.1 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 64.4 in | -11.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 40.0 in | -5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -43.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 91.1 ft3 | -71.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 147.4 ft3 | -147.4 |
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 Honda Odyssey
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
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