Kia Forte (2014) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

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2014 Kia Forte and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Kia Forte	Toyota RAV4
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	104.7 in	1.6 in
Length	171.3 in	181.1 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.1 in	71.5 in	-1.4 in
Height	57.1 in	66.3 in	-9.2 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	3527 lb.	-405 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.8 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.1 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.8 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.7 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.3 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	52.4 in	0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	38.3 in	-2.4 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	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	110.1 in (over 3 rows)	-32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	12.3 ft³	10.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.2	37.2 ft³	-14
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	73.0 ft³	-16.6 ft³

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006	4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review

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