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2012 Kia Forte and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 109.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 170.9 in | 188.4 in | -17.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 75.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 68.1 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2944 lb. | 3979 lb. | -1035 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.7 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 43.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.5 in | -4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 56.5 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 95.4 ft3 | -95.4 |
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 2010 Toyota Highlander
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
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