Kia Forte (2019) vs. Kia Optima (2015) Specs

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2019 Kia Forte and 2015 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2019	2015
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@1650
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,794 mm	0 mm
Length	4,641 mm	4,844 mm	0 mm
Width	1,801 mm	1,831 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,471 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,275 kg	1,573 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	53 L	70 L	-17 L
Headroom, Row 1	986 mm	1,016 mm	985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,425 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,346 mm	1,389 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,156 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	955 mm	-2 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,405 mm	1,415 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,298 mm	1,384 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	907 mm	881 mm	26 mm
Total Legroom	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	433 L	436 L	-3 L

2019 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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