Kia Forte (2023) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

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2023 Kia Forte and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2023	2018
Model	Kia Forte	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.8 in	-3.5 in
Length	182.7 in	192.5 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.9 in	75.8 in	-4.9 in
Height	56.5 in	68.1 in	-11.6 in
Curb Weight	3012 lb.	4370 lb.	-1358 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-5.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	40.7 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	59.3 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	57.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	44.2 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	39.9 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	59.6 in	-4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.1 in	57.1 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	38.4 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	13.8 ft³	1.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.3	42.3 ft³	-27
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.3 ft³	83.7 ft³	-68.4 ft³

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2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review

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