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2008 Acura MDX and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 104.3 in | 4 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 170.9 in | 19.8 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 69.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Height | 68.2 in | 57.5 in | 10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4539 lb. | 2781 lb. | 1758 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 55.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.0 in | 6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 43.3 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 54.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 53.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 35.0 in | 3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.7 in | 0.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 19.4 | 23.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 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 |
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