Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,529 mm | 4,445 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,228 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 0 L | 52 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 790 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 411 L | 5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 0 L | 14.7 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |