| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura RSX | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 129 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7800 190 Nm@7000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,481 mm | 4,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,305 kg | 1,288 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 50 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 960 mm | 23 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,107 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 866 mm | 31 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,173 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 742 mm | 119 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,836 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 357 L | 453 L | -96 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 |
| 2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |