Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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 | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 179.7 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.2 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 53.5 in | 3.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2976 lb. | 3538 lb. | -562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.6 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 44.4 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 29.2 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
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 |