Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura ILX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 179.1 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.6 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 55.6 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2870 lb. | 2978 lb. | -108 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 55.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.2 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.5 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 51.6 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 34.0 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX.