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2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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 | 110.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 3011 lb. | 483 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.1 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 35.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte
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