Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,703 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,714 mm | 4,529 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 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 | 396 L | 416 L | -20 L |
2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |