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2010 Kia Forte and 2009 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 176.4 in | 173.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.5 in | -1 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2749 lb. | 3549 lb. | -800 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 41.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 35.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 41.5 in | 11 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Eos
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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