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2009 Kia Optima and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 178.3 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 2740 lb. | 457 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 43.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
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