Kia Sportage (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Sportage and 2014 Kia Forte specs.
2008 Kia Sportage and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year |
2008 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Kia Sportage |
Kia Forte |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
103.5 in |
106.3 in |
-2.8 in |
| Length |
171.3 in |
171.3 in |
0 in |
| Width |
70.9 in |
70.1 in |
0.8 in |
| Height |
66.7 in |
57.1 in |
9.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
3230 lb. |
3045 lb. |
185 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
15.3 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.7 in |
39.4 in |
1.3 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 |
38.7 in |
0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.3 in |
54.9 in |
1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
54.6 in |
53.1 in |
1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
35.9 in |
1.3 in |
| Total Legroom |
79.3 in (over 2 rows) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
23.6 ft3 |
23.2 ft3 |
0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
66.6 ft3 |
56.4 ft3 |
10.2 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
| 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 2014 Kia Forte
| 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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