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Kia Sorento (2018) vs. Kia Forte (2017) Specs

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2018 Kia Sorento and 2017 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2018 2017  
Model Kia Sorento Kia Forte  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5300
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.4 in 106.3 in 3.1 in
Length 187.4 in 171.3 in 16.1 in
Width 74.4 in 70.1 in 4.3 in
Height 66.3 in 57.1 in 9.2 in
Curb Weight 3968 lb. 3031 lb. 937 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.8 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 39.4 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 56.1 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.8 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 42.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.7 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.0 in 54.9 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.4 in 53.1 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.4 in 35.9 in 3.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3 41.4 in 0.0 in 41.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 31.7 in 0.0 in 31.7 in
Total Legroom 112.3 in (over 3 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) 34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.3 ft3 23.2 ft3 -11.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 38.0 ft3 23.2 14.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 56.4 ft3 16.6 ft3

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