Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.3 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.3 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 70.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 57.1 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3919 lb. | 3031 lb. | 888 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 53.8 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.7 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.9 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 53.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 35.9 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2018 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.