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2014 Acura MDX and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Model | Acura MDX | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 104.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 193.6 in | 170.9 in | 22.7 in |
| Width | 77.2 in | 69.9 in | 7.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 57.5 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4025 lb. | 2950 lb. | 1075 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 40.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.3 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.6 in | 0.0 in | 40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 28.1 in | 0.0 in | 28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 27.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 19.4 | 19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 68.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
| 2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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