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2011 Kia Forte and 2012 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.2 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 191.4 in | -20.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 78.5 in | -8.6 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 71.0 in | -13.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2843 lb. | 4299 lb. | -1456 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.5 in | -5.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.6 in | -5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 62.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.5 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.2 in | -38.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.1 in | -32.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 47.7 ft3 | -28.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 87.0 ft3 | -87 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Pilot
| 2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This is a very comfortable vehicle for long road trips. The seats are spacious, supportive, and the driving position is good. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very comfortable rear seats and climate controls, even for tall people. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Roomy and very adjustable. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2012 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat did not go back far enough for a very tall person, headroom was good, head rest pushes your head forward which is horrible. Passenger seat has a glove box near ankles which hits your shins. I guess they used midgets to design the car. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I actually thought the limited edition of the pilot had a nice leather seats and I liked the position of the video screen. The only part that bothered me was access to the third row was circus like. see full Honda Pilot review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
This seat was not made for long distance driving. The armrest on the door feels cushy, but after a couple of hours your elbow is pretty much on hard plastic. see full Honda Pilot review |
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