Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura TL | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 189.3 in | 182.7 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3483 lb. | 2989 lb. | 494 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 53.0 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.2 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 55.3 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 51.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 35.7 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2008 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
2020 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 |
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