Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.5 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 186.6 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 67.7 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2707 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.6 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.7 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.5 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 60.6 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 35.5 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -52.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |