Model Year | 2021 | 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 | 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 | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,535 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 | 1,453 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.