Kia Forte (2009 – 2013) vs Acura CSX (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Kia Forte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 157 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,187 kg against 1,290 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Forte
2009 – 2013
|
Acura
CSX
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 124 – 175 hp | 157 hp |
| Torque | 156 – 228 Nm | 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 9.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 190 – 216 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 9.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,753 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,187 – 1,315 kg | 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

