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Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.4 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 179.7 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 53.5 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2831 lb. | 3538 lb. | -707 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.7 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 34.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 51.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 44.4 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 29.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -3.1 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 |
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |