Model Year | 2017 | 2016 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 174.8 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.0 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 64.4 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2976 lb. | 3433 lb. | -457 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 49.1 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.9 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on 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 2016 Kia Sportage.