Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Forte | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 106.3 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 182.7 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 56.5 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 2769 lb. | 461 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.0 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.2 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.5 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 35.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 51.3 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.