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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-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 | 191.1 in | 170.9 in | 20.2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 69.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.5 in | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 2950 lb. | 1283 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 32 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.4 | 22.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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