| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 209 kW@6200 344 Nm@5000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,559 mm | 4,714 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,341 kg | 1,669 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 955 mm | 38 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 940 mm | 7 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 871 mm | 41 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 422 L | 396 L | 26 L |
| 2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Forte.
| 2013 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |