Kia Forte (2020) vs. Toyota Highlander (2019) Specs

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2020 Kia Forte and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2020	2019
Model	Kia Forte	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-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	192.5 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.9 in	75.8 in	-4.9 in
Height	56.5 in	68.1 in	-11.6 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	4370 lb.	-1358 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.7 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.3 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	57.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	44.2 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.9 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	57.1 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	38.4 in	-2.7 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	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	13.8 ft³	1.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.3	42.3 ft³	-27
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	83.7 ft³	-68.4 ft³

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

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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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