Kia Sportage Kia Sportage 2023 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sportage (2023) vs. Kia Forte (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2023 Kia Sportage and 2017 Kia Forte specs.

2023 Kia Sportage and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2023 2017  
Model Kia Sportage Kia Forte  
Engine 2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6100
178 lb-ft@4000
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@6200
151 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.5 in 106.3 in 2.2 in
Length 183.5 in 171.3 in 12.2 in
Width 73.4 in 70.1 in 3.3 in
Height 65.4 in 57.1 in 8.3 in
Curb Weight 3373 lb. 2928 lb. 445 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.3 gal. 13.2 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 39.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.5 in 56.1 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.8 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.4 in 42.2 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.7 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.6 in 54.9 in 0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.4 in 53.1 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.3 in 35.9 in 5.4 in
Total Legroom 82.7 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 39.6 ft3 23.2 ft3 16.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 74.1 ft3 56.4 ft3 17.7 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Sportage.

Be the first!

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.

Be the first!

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.