| Model Year | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 156 hp@6200 144 lb-ft@4300 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,658 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,243 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 52 L | 65 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,415 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,100 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,354 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 889 mm | 869 mm | 20 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 416 L | 374 L | 42 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 |
| 2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |