Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercury Mariner | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 104.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 175.2 in | 170.9 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 57.5 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 2896 lb. | 489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 55.7 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.0 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.3 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 38.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 53.3 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 66.3 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Mariner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 0 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
comfort front seat see full Mercury Mariner review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |