Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.3 in | -4 in |
Length | 170.9 in | 191.6 in | -20.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 78.5 in | -8.6 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 68.2 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2944 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1606 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 61.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 59.0 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.2 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 61.5 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 59.1 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 38.7 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -30.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.4 | 42.9 ft3 | -23.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 83.5 ft3 | -83.5 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |