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Kia Sportage (2014) vs. Kia Forte (2023) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Kia Sportage and 2023 Kia Forte specs.

2014 Kia Sportage and 2023 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2014 2023  
Model Kia Sportage Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@6000
269 lb-ft@1850
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 106.3 in -2.4 in
Length 174.8 in 182.7 in -7.9 in
Width 73.0 in 70.9 in 2.1 in
Height 64.4 in 56.5 in 7.9 in
Curb Weight 3433 lb. 3012 lb. 421 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. 14.0 gal. 0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 38.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.7 in 56.1 in 0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.0 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.5 in 37.5 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 55.3 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.1 in 51.1 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.9 in 35.7 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 79.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 1.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.1 ft3 15.3 ft3 10.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 54.6 ft3 15.3 ft3 39.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Sportage

2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review
 

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