Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
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 |
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 |
2012 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 |