Model Year | 2007 | 2020 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 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 Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 182.7 in | 0.7 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.9 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3345 lb. | 3012 lb. | 333 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.1 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.3 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 51.1 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 35.7 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Forte.