Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,350 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 983 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 912 mm | 51 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 657 L | 82 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,597 L | 0 L |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.