Kia Forte (2015) vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Kia Forte and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs.
2015 Kia Forte and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Specifications
Model Year |
2015 |
2012 |
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Model |
Kia Forte |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr Hatch |
4dr SUV |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
106.3 in |
114.8 in |
-8.5 in |
Length |
171.3 in |
189.8 in |
-18.5 in |
Width |
70.1 in |
76.3 in |
-6.2 in |
Height |
57.1 in |
69.4 in |
-12.3 in |
Curb Weight |
3045 lb. |
4470 lb. |
-1425 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
13.2 gal. |
24.6 gal. |
-11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.4 in |
40.0 in |
-0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.1 in |
58.6 in |
-2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.0 in |
57.0 in |
-4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
42.2 in |
40.3 in |
1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.7 in |
39.3 in |
-0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
54.9 in |
58.0 in |
-3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
53.1 in |
56.5 in |
-3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
35.9 in |
38.6 in |
-2.7 in |
Total Legroom |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
78.9 in (over 2 rows) |
-0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.2 ft3 |
36.3 ft3 |
-13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
56.4 ft3 |
68.3 ft3 |
-11.9 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
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 2015 Kia Forte
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 |
You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 |
4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 |
4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer.
see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
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