Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L I6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 196.2 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 77.2 in | -7.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.4 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3031 lb. | 4001 lb. | -970 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -6.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 61.1 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.5 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.1 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 57.8 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 38.4 ft3 | -15.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Acura MDX.