Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 106.3 in | 13 in |
Length | 200.2 in | 171.3 in | 28.9 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 70.1 in | 8 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4380 lb. | 3122 lb. | 1258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 39.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.0 in | 56.1 in | 8.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.0 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.6 in | 54.9 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.1 in | 53.1 in | 13 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 0.0 in | 61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.3 in | 0.0 in | 50.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 39.1 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 87.1 ft3 | 23.2 | 63.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 150.0 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 93.6 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.