Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
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 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 190.7 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2956 lb. | 3385 lb. | -429 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 57.2 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 54.7 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 45.5 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.7 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 34.7 in | 1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.