Kia Forte (2018) vs. Kia K5 (2023) Specs

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2018 Kia Forte and 2023 Kia K5 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2023
Model	Kia Forte	Kia K5
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 290 hp@5800 311 lb-ft@1650
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,850 mm	0 mm
Length	4,559 mm	4,905 mm	0 mm
Width	1,781 mm	1,859 mm	0 mm
Height	1,430 mm	1,445 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,366 kg	1,603 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	56 L	-6 L
Headroom, Row 1	993 mm	1,021 mm	992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,473 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,367 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,171 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	947 mm	960 mm	-13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,394 mm	1,425 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,349 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	912 mm	894 mm	18 mm
Total Legroom	1,984 mm (over 2 rows)	2,065 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	422 L	453 L	-31 L

2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2019	I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review

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