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2012 Kia Forte and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 237 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2870 lb. | 3480 lb. | -610 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.3 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |
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