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2012 Kia Forte and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,290 kg | 1,655 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 72 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,011 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 925 mm | -36 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 297 L | 252 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,124 L | 18.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,282 L | -2 L |
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 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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