Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 181.1 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 71.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 66.3 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2781 lb. | 3360 lb. | -579 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.8 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.7 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 52.4 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.3 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 37.2 ft3 | -17.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 73.0 ft3 | -73 |
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 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
lots of leg room. very comfortable for 2 people see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Seat is power but doesnt go back far enough for me 6ft.bottom seat coushion litte short. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Tight fit for tall people in front - length and width. No worse than Forester, but not any better. 2nd row is _very_ spacious, and slides forward/backward. see full Toyota RAV4 review |