Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 1,335 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 52 L | 21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 889 mm | 86 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 549 L | -158 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 19.4 | -18.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 0 L | 2 L |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |