2023 Kia Forte vs 2022 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$38,900 | MSRP$19,690 |
Listings28 | Listings274 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2022 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryAcura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the racetrack. | |
2023 Kia Forte Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.5 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3709 lbs | Curb Weight2769 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height56.5 in |
Length194.6 in | Length182.7 in |
Width75.2 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload838 lbs | Maximum Payload1023 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,900 | $19,690 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Acura is a luxury brand with a lineup that hasn't felt unique or luxurious for many years. However, the design renaissance within Acura, starting with the 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV, is quickly changing that impression. Unchanged for 2022, the TLX has road presence, intense attention to detail, and genuine performance capability that lifts it significantly above Honda models at a reasonable premium. We tested an Acura TLX Type S—an impressionable name last seen in 2008—on the road and the racetrack. | The 2023 Kia Forte makes its mark among rival compact sedans with value. You get more for the money than with its rivals, but at the same time, you won't feel as though you have to sacrifice quality or performance. It's an all-around solid choice in a very competitive class. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.5 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3709 lbs | 2769 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 194.6 in | 182.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 838 lbs | 1023 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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