Model Year | 2021 | 2020 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Kia Forte | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 188 kW@6500 370 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,981 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,533 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 56 L | 53 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 953 mm | -6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,026 mm | 907 mm | -906 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 473 L | 433 L | 40 L |
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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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.