Kia Forte (2016) vs. Kia Carnival (2023) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2023 Kia Carnival Specifications

Model Year	2016	2023
Model	Kia Forte	Kia Carnival
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	121.7 in	-15.4 in
Length	171.3 in	203.0 in	-31.7 in
Width	70.1 in	78.5 in	-8.4 in
Height	57.1 in	68.5 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	4376 lb.	-1254 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	-5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.9 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	64.2 in	-8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	59.8 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.1 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	63.2 in	-8.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	66.4 in	-13.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	40.5 in	-4.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.6 in	-38.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	59.5 in	-59.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.4 in	-50.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.6 in	-35.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	117.2 in (over 3 rows)	-39.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	40.2 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.2	86.9 ft³	-63.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	145.1 ft³	-88.7 ft³

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