Model Year | 2023 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,641 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 72 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,003 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 1,029 mm | 906 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 433 L | 1,138 L | 432 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.3 | 2,461 L | 13.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 | 4,109 L | 11.3 |
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