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2014 Kia Forte and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 176.2 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 59.8 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3045 lb. | 2937 lb. | 108 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.9 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -8.9 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 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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