Model Year | 2018 | 2020 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 203 hp@6600 184 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 55 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 1,003 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 960 mm | -48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 1,065 L | 656 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2018 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2020 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |