Model Year | 2021 | 2019 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 106.3 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 182.7 in | 13.4 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 70.9 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3380 lb. | 2810 lb. | 570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.1 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.4 in | 35.7 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2019 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 2019 Kia Forte.