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2012 Kia Forte and 2008 Acura RL Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.2 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 193.6 in | -15.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2870 lb. | 4012 lb. | -1142 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -5.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 58.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 56.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.3 in | 54.0 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL
| 2008 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 |
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