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2011 Kia Forte and 2008 Kia Sorento Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 180.7 in | -9.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.3 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 68.1 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2944 lb. | 4083 lb. | -1139 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 58.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 58.0 in | -4.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.4 ft3 | -66.4 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sorento
| 2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
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