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Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Kia Forte specs.

2011 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2011 2011  
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 manual  
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 4045 lb. 2896 lb. 1149 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 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
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
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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