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Kia Forte (2012) vs. Acura MDX (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Kia Forte and 2008 Acura MDX specs.

2012 Kia Forte and 2008 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2008  
Model Kia Forte Acura MDX  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000		 3.7L V6
OHC-4v
300 hp@6000
275 lb-ft@5000		  
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.3 in 108.3 in -4 in
Length 170.9 in 190.7 in -19.8 in
Width 69.9 in 78.5 in -8.6 in
Height 57.5 in 68.2 in -10.7 in
Curb Weight 2944 lb. 4539 lb. -1595 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.7 gal. 21.0 gal. -7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 39.2 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 61.6 in -5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 59.0 in -6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.3 in 41.2 in 2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 38.6 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 61.5 in -6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.3 in 59.1 in -5.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.0 in 38.7 in -3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 35.7 in -35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 57.1 in -57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.0 in -42 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.1 in -29.1 in
Total Legroom 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 109 in (over 3 rows) -30.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 19.4 ft3 15.0 ft3 4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 19.4 42.9 ft3 -23.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 83.5 ft3 -83.5

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte

2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura MDX

2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review
 
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