Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura RLX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 198.1 in | -18.6 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 74.4 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3011 lb. | 3977 lb. | -966 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 55.9 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.0 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 38.8 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.
2019 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |