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2012 Kia Forte and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2019 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | -21.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 68.1 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2944 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1426 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.2 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 44.2 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 57.1 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.4 in | -3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 | -83.7 |
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 2019 Toyota Highlander
| 2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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