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2012 Kia Forte and 2011 Nissan LEAF Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Nissan LEAF | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 175.0 in | -4.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 61.0 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 3366 lb. | -585 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 51.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 50.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 31.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
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 2011 Nissan LEAF
| 2011 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 |
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