Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 116 kW@6200 195 Nm@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,243 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 52 L | 20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 889 mm | 36 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 416 L | -119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 14.7 | -13.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 14.7 | -12.7 L |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |