Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 228 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.7 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 180.7 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 73.3 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 68.1 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 3122 lb. | 4083 lb. | -961 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 58.9 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.3 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.4 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 58.0 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.1 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 31.7 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 66.4 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Sorento.