Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.8 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 189.9 in | -19 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.3 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 60.9 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2896 lb. | 3527 lb. | -631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 57.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.8 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.5 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 55.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.6 in | 0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -13.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 72.1 ft3 | -72.1 |
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 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |