Acura MDX (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Acura MDX and 2014 Kia Forte specs.
2009 Acura MDX and 2014 Kia Forte Specifications
Model Year |
2009 |
2014 |
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Model |
Acura MDX |
Kia Forte |
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Engine |
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Transmission |
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Drivetrain |
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Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Hatch |
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Difference |
Wheelbase |
108.3 in |
106.3 in |
2 in |
Length |
190.7 in |
171.3 in |
19.4 in |
Width |
78.5 in |
70.1 in |
8.4 in |
Height |
68.2 in |
57.1 in |
11.1 in |
Curb Weight |
4535 lb. |
3045 lb. |
1490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity |
21.0 gal. |
13.2 gal. |
7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 |
39.2 in |
39.4 in |
-0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
61.6 in |
56.1 in |
5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
59.0 in |
53.0 in |
6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 |
41.2 in |
42.2 in |
-1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 |
38.6 in |
38.7 in |
-0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
61.5 in |
54.9 in |
6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
59.1 in |
53.1 in |
6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 |
38.7 in |
35.9 in |
2.8 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) |
78.1 in (over 2 rows) |
30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
15.0 ft3 |
23.2 ft3 |
-8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
42.9 ft3 |
23.2 |
19.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
83.5 ft3 |
56.4 ft3 |
27.1 ft3 |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
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 |
2009 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
2014 |
People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults.
Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees.
Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style.
see full Kia Forte review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Kia Forte
2014 |
4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price.
see full Kia Forte review |
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