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Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | |
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@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 171.3 in | 9.4 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 70.1 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 57.1 in | 8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3122 lb. | 621 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 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 | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 53.1 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.9 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.