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2012 Kia Forte and 2009 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Toyota RAV4 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,524 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 60 L | -8 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,008 mm | 974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 973 mm | -84 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 549 L | 348 L | 201 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 1,053 L | 18.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,067 L | -2 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota RAV4
| 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 |
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