Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 236 hp@5200 266 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 87 L | -37 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 879 mm | 33 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 836 mm | -836 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,229 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 612 mm | -612 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 340 L | 317 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,036 L | 22.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,127 L | -1 L |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review |
2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |