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2014 Kia Forte and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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 | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,416 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,013 mm | 982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 975 mm | -63 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 391 L | 266 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,198 L | 22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander
| 2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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