2024 Honda
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2024 Kia
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| MPG - City | 29 MPG | 22 - 30 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 37 MPG | 31 - 41 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic, Continuously Variable, Manual |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 147 - 201 hp |
| Exterior Length | 195.7 in | 182.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.3 in | 70.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.8 in |
Front 42.2 in
Rear 35.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.5 - 39.5 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in |
Front 38.8 in
Rear 37.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Accord than the Kia Forte.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Honda Accord and the Kia Forte in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Accord as you will with the Kia Forte, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda Accord is somewhat more expensive than the Kia Forte.
Dimensions
Since the Honda Accord is much wider than the Kia Forte, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Honda Accord, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Forte.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Honda Accord is somewhat more powerful than the Kia Forte.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Honda Accord does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Kia Forte.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Accord and the Kia Forte.