Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.4L V6 OHV-2v 185 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@3800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 104.3 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 170.9 in | 17.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.5 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2843 lb. | 817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.7 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.0 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.4 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 53.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.0 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 0.0 | 68.6 ft3 |
2007 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |