Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
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 |
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 |