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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 | 2,720 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,450 kg | 1,243 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 52 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 960 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 889 mm | 71 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 425 L | 416 L | 9 L |
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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