Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura RSX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.2 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 172.4 in | 4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 67.9 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2879 lb. | 2840 lb. | 39 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 52.6 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 51.1 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 43.1 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 34.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 51.3 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 46.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 29.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
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 |
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 |