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Volkswagen Passat (2017) vs. Kia Forte (2021) Specs

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2017 Volkswagen Passat and 2021 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2017 2021  
Model Volkswagen Passat Kia Forte  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@6000
195 lb-ft@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 106.3 in 4.1 in
Length 191.6 in 182.7 in 8.9 in
Width 72.2 in 70.9 in 1.3 in
Height 58.5 in 56.5 in 2 in
Curb Weight 3481 lb. 2989 lb. 492 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 14.0 gal. 4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 38.8 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 56.1 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 42.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 37.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.3 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 51.1 in -51.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 35.7 in 3.4 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.9 in (over 2 rows) 3.6 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 15.3 ft3 0.6 ft3

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