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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
206 kW@6200
350 Nm@2500
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
150 kW@6000
264 Nm@1500
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,804 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,867 mm 4,641 mm 0 mm
Width 1,834 mm 1,801 mm 0 mm
Height 1,486 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,579 kg 1,356 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 53 L 17 L
Headroom, Row 1 973 mm 986 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,445 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,346 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,072 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 960 mm 953 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,298 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 993 mm 907 mm 86 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 433 L 17 L

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