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2014 Kia Forte and 2009 Honda Ridgeline Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Honda Ridgeline | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 122.0 in | -15.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 206.8 in | -27.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.3 in | -6.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 70.3 in | -13.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2959 lb. | 4503 lb. | -1544 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 63.2 in | -7.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 62.6 in | -7.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.2 in | -4.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.9 ft3 |
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 Honda Ridgeline
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
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