Kia Forte (2017) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2020) Specs

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2017 Kia Forte and 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2017	2020
Model	Kia Forte	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	111.9 in	-5.6 in
Length	171.3 in	191.4 in	-20.1 in
Width	70.1 in	73.7 in	-3.6 in
Height	57.1 in	56.5 in	0.6 in
Curb Weight	3031 lb.	3655 lb.	-624 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	37.7 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	56.5 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.2 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.7 in	37.0 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	54.7 in	0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	0.0 in	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	40.2 in	-4.3 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.2 ft³	27.2 ft³	-4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.4 ft³	55.0 ft³	1.4 ft³

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