Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 182.7 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 68.7 in | 70.9 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 56.5 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2707 lb. | 335 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.1 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 42.2 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 51.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 35.7 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.