Kia Forte (2014) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

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2014 Kia Forte and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Kia Forte	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	110.2 in	-3.9 in
Length	179.5 in	193.6 in	-14.1 in
Width	70.1 in	72.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	56.5 in	57.1 in	-0.6 in
Curb Weight	2981 lb.	4012 lb.	-1031 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	19.4 gal.	-6.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.5 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.1 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.4 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.2 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	56.1 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	54.0 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	36.3 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	13.1 ft³	1.8 ft³

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review

2014 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review

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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