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2008 Pontiac G8 and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
| Model | Pontiac G8 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 106.3 in | 8.5 in |
| Length | 196.1 in | 179.5 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 70.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3855 lb. | 2959 lb. | 896 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 56.1 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.5 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Pontiac G8
| 2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review |
| 2008 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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