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2011 Kia Forte and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Subaru Forester | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,335 kg | 1,560 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 64 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,016 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 965 mm | -76 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 949 L | -400 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 1,934 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester
| 2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review |
| 2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review |
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