Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 104.3 in | 2.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 170.9 in | 9.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.5 in | 9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 2781 lb. | 1295 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.4 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.3 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 54.3 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
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 |