2023 Kia Forte vs 2023 Acura TLX
Overview | |
MSRP$19,690 | MSRP$40,050 |
Listings274 | Listings10 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2023 Acura TLX Reviews SummaryOver the years, the Acura TLX has dropped in popularity even among the overall decline of sedans. How did this happen? Chalk it up to poor design decisions. From “the beak” on the fourth-gen TL to the rapid technological aging of the first-gen TLX, Honda’s luxury arm squandered opportunity in the midsize luxury sports sedan segment. And now that consumers have mostly switched to SUVs, there simply aren’t many people buying cars like the 2023 Acura TLX. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2769 lbs | Curb Weight3709 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.4 in |
Length182.7 in | Length194.6 in |
Width70.9 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1023 lbs | Maximum Payload838 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,690 | $40,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Over the years, the Acura TLX has dropped in popularity even among the overall decline of sedans. How did this happen? Chalk it up to poor design decisions. From “the beak” on the fourth-gen TL to the rapid technological aging of the first-gen TLX, Honda’s luxury arm squandered opportunity in the midsize luxury sports sedan segment. And now that consumers have mostly switched to SUVs, there simply aren’t many people buying cars like the 2023 Acura TLX. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 28 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 272 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.3 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs | 3709 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 194.6 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1023 lbs | 838 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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