Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,314 kg | 1,852 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 80 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,003 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 917 mm | -28 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 898 L | -349 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,880 L | -1 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2007 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 |