Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Lincoln Zephyr | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.4 in | -3.1 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 190.5 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 55.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2870 lb. | 3406 lb. | -536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.1 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 53.6 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 37.0 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Firm, comfortable, 8 way power adjust including lumbar. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |
2006 Lincoln Zephyr Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat cushions seem too short. see full Lincoln Zephyr review |