Model Year | 2023 | 2020 | |
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 |
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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 | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,641 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,614 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 70 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 904 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 433 L | 450 L | -17 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.