Kia Forte (2016) vs. Kia Sportage (2017) Specs

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2016 Kia Forte and 2017 Kia Sportage Specifications

Model Year	2016	2017
Model	Kia Forte	Kia Sportage
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	105.1 in	1.2 in
Length	171.3 in	176.4 in	-5.1 in
Width	70.1 in	73.0 in	-2.9 in
Height	57.1 in	64.8 in	-7.7 in
Curb Weight	3122 lb.	3666 lb.	-544 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	39.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.1 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.3 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.5 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	39.1 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.1 in	-0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	51.2 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	38.2 in	-2.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	30.7 ft³	-7.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	60.1 ft³	-3.7 ft³

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