Kia Forte (2016) vs. Jeep Cherokee (2015) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2015 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

Model Year	2016	2015
Model	Kia Forte	Jeep Cherokee
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	0 in
Length	171.3 in	182.0 in	-10.7 in
Width	70.1 in	73.2 in	-3.1 in
Height	57.1 in	65.7 in	-8.6 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	3811 lb.	-689 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	15.9 gal.	-2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.4 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.6 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.8 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.1 in	1.1 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	49.9 in	3.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	40.3 in	-4.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	24.8 ft³	-1.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	54.9 ft³	1.5 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.

2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.

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