Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,559 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,430 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,341 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 955 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 881 mm | 31 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 422 L | 436 L | -14 L |
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.