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2020 Kia Optima and 2023 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2020 | 2023 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 182.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3558 lb. | 3012 lb. | 546 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.0 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 51.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.7 in | -0.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.
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