| Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
3.5L I6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6200 362 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,891 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 5,039 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,999 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,704 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,375 kg | 1,937 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 968 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,532 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 978 mm | -66 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,031 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 737 mm | -737 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,771 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 657 L | 462 L | 195 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.2 | 1,107 L | 22.2 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,597 L | 2,022 L | -1 L |
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 2023 Acura MDX.