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2018 Subaru Forester and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Forester | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 170.9 in | 10 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.5 in | 8.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3653 lb. | 2896 lb. | 757 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 43.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.0 in | 3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 74.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester
| 2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2017 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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