Kia Forte (2019) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

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2019 Kia Forte and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2019	2009
Model	Kia Forte	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.8 in	-3.5 in
Length	182.7 in	188.4 in	-5.7 in
Width	70.9 in	75.2 in	-4.3 in
Height	56.5 in	68.1 in	-11.6 in
Curb Weight	2810 lb.	3979 lb.	-1169 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.6 in	-1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.7 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.7 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	43.2 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.1 in	-2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.5 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	56.5 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	38.3 in	-2.6 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	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-32.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	10.3 ft³	5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.3	42.3 ft³	-27
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	95.4 ft³	-80.1 ft³

2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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2009 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
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
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

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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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