Kia Forte (2023) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2010) Specs

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2023 Kia Forte and 2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2023	2010
Model	Kia Forte	Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	126.6 in	-20.3 in
Length	182.7 in	203.0 in	-20.3 in
Width	70.9 in	75.7 in	-4.8 in
Height	56.5 in	65.4 in	-8.9 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	4829 lb.	-1817 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.8 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	60.3 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	0.0 in	53 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	39.8 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	40.4 in	-2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	0.0 in	51.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	36.2 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-30.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	15.3 ft³	0 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.3	42.2 ft³	-26.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	85.0 ft³	-69.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Forte.

2010 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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