Kia Forte (2015) vs. Acura TL (2007) Specs

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2015 Kia Forte and 2007 Acura TL Specifications

Model Year	2015	2007
Model	Kia Forte	Acura TL
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750	3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	107.9 in	-1.6 in
Length	179.5 in	189.3 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.1 in	72.2 in	-2.1 in
Height	56.5 in	56.7 in	-0.2 in
Curb Weight	2981 lb.	3483 lb.	-502 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.1 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.1 in	58.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.6 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.8 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.2 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.9 in	55.7 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	53.8 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.9 in	34.9 in	1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.4 in
Cargo Volume	14.9 ft³	12.5 ft³	2.4 ft³

2015 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

2015 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

2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review

2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review
2008	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Small for adults see full Acura TL review
2007	4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review
2006	4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review

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