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2012 Nissan LEAF and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Nissan LEAF | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,445 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,549 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 52 L | -52 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 975 mm | -28 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 889 mm | -99 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 549 L | -138 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 0 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan LEAF
| 2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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