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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Kia Forte (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Kia Forte specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2010 2013  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Forte  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 104.3 in 5.5 in
Length 188.4 in 170.9 in 17.5 in
Width 75.2 in 69.9 in 5.3 in
Height 68.1 in 57.5 in 10.6 in
Curb Weight 3979 lb. 2950 lb. 1029 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 13.7 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 55.7 in 4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.0 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 43.3 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.4 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 54.7 in 4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.3 in 3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 35.0 in 3.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 19.4 ft3 -9.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 19.4 22.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 0.0 95.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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