Model Year | 2016 | 2020 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 207 kW@6200 342 Nm@4900 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,607 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 53 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 986 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,488 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 953 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 907 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 447 L | 433 L | 14 L |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord 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.