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2009 Lexus IS and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Lexus IS | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 182.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2707 lb. | 748 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 38.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 53.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 42.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 55.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.1 in | 2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 35.7 in | -5.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus IS
| 2009 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats are very comfortable, but TINY. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The rear seat really is too small for adults. The front seats have to be moved forward for adults to sit in the back. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 416-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Not enough rear legroom. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Small rear seat. More like a coupe with 4 doors. see full Lexus IS review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
| 2019 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
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