| Model Year | 2020 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Forte | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@6800 164 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,641 mm | 4,658 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,366 kg | 1,517 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 65 L | -12 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 960 mm | 26 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 947 mm | 6 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,405 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,298 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 907 mm | 869 mm | 38 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 433 L | 374 L | 59 L |
| 2020 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 2020 Kia Forte.
| 2006 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 |
| 2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |