Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L I6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 171.3 in | 24.9 in |
Width | 77.2 in | 70.1 in | 7.1 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.1 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4001 lb. | 3067 lb. | 934 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 56.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 53.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.2 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.9 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 53.1 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.9 in | 0.7 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | -8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.4 ft3 | 23.2 | 15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.4 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Acura MDX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.