Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Forte | Acura TL | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
3.2L V6 OHC-4v 258 hp@6200 233 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated 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 | 56.3 in | 56.7 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3011 lb. | 3580 lb. | -569 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 | 53.8 in | 55.6 in | -1.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 on long drives 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
many sporty like 4dr sedans lack backseat legroom. this one has enough to where you can seat 4 adults comfortably when going out to dinner, movies, etc. see full Acura TL review |
2006 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kind of cramped for taller persons. see full Acura TL review |