Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 182.7 in | -2 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.9 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 56.5 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 2810 lb. | 933 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.1 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.2 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 51.1 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 45.3 ft3 |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte.