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2020 Kia Forte and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,835 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 73 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,031 mm | 985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,019 mm | 952 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 973 mm | -66 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 292 L | 141 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 1,198 L | 14.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 2,701 L | 13.3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
| 2020 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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