Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.0 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 192.1 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.4 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 71.3 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3012 lb. | 4248 lb. | -1236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 60.2 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.1 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.1 in | 56.1 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 37.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 49.3 ft3 | -34 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -82.3 ft3 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |