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Kia Forte (2017) vs. Kia Optima (2017) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2017 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2017 2017  
Model Kia Forte Kia Optima  
Engine turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
 
Transmission 7-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,804 mm 0 mm
Length 4,559 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,781 mm 1,859 mm 0 mm
Height 1,430 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,366 kg 1,585 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 70 L -20 L
Headroom, Row 1 993 mm 1,011 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,425 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,367 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,072 mm 1,156 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 947 mm 960 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,394 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,349 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 912 mm 904 mm 8 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume 422 L 450 L -28 L

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