| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura RL | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,917 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,301 kg | 1,820 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 73 L | -21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 945 mm | 15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 922 mm | -33 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 416 L | 371 L | 45 L |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |