Kia Forte (2012) vs. Honda Pilot (2015) Specs

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2012 Kia Forte and 2015 Honda Pilot Specifications

Model Year	2012	2015
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
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 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Pilot

2015 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Pilot

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