Kia Forte (2012) vs. Hyundai Elantra GT (2020) Specs

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2012 Kia Forte and 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT Specifications

Model Year	2012	2020
Model	Kia Forte	Hyundai Elantra GT
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.3 in	104.3 in	0 in
Length	170.9 in	170.9 in	0 in
Width	69.9 in	70.1 in	-0.2 in
Height	57.5 in	57.7 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2896 lb.	3067 lb.	-171 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.7 gal.	14.0 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	56.2 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in	42.2 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	55.4 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.3 in	0.0 in	53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	34.8 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	78.3 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.4 ft³	24.9 ft³	-5.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	55.1 ft³	-55.1

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

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