| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 189.2 in | -17.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 69.3 in | -12.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 4255 lb. | -1224 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -9.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.1 in | -24.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | -22.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 11.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 36.6 ft3 | -13.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 75.1 ft3 | -18.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
| 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 |