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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 2,779 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,760 mm 4,351 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,781 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,800 kg 1,375 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 50 L 21 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,003 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,501 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 983 mm 15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,473 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 912 mm -911 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,341 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,052 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 805 mm 0 mm 805 mm
Total Legroom 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 320 L 657 L -337 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,076 L 23.2 -22.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,067 L 1,597 L 1 L

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