Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,708 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,842 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,669 kg | 1,280 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 52 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 1,016 mm | 954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 960 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,377 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 889 mm | -18 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 357 L | 416 L | -59 L |
2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Drove 4 straight hours in these seats. They hug in corners and don't leave you butt feeling numb even after long drives. Not many seats out there that are more comfortable (Volvo is one of the makers that comes to mind with better seats) see full Acura TSX review |
2010 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats can be a little tight for people on the tallish side (for me, anything above 5'10"). This can get more complicated with a tall driver/front passenger and tall rear seat occupants. see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The trunk space is adequate, but get a hatchback or wagon (or SUV if you're into that sort of thing) if you're going to regularly carrying anything more than the usual grocery bags, suitcases, golf bags, etc. That said, the 60/40 split fold rear seats will allow for surprisingly longish items to fit (managed a 6 foot ladder, barely). see full Acura TSX review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are fairly comfortable, but they only provide about 34" of legroom, and there is very little clearance below the seats. see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If the front seats are pushed back, not a lot of foot room in back see full Acura TSX review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There could have been a bit more rear leg space - althoug, the seats are pretty comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |