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2014 Kia Optima and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 179.5 in | 11.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.1 in | 2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3011 lb. | 457 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 56.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima
| 2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte
| 2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
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