Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 184.4 in | -13.1 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.2 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.9 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3067 lb. | 3722 lb. | -655 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.4 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.3 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.7 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 55.9 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 37.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 36.9 ft3 | -13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -16.1 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 2014 Kia Sorento.