Kia Sportage (2016) vs. Kia Forte (2018) Specs

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2016 Kia Sportage and 2018 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
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
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

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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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