Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Acura MDX | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.4 in | 108.3 in | 6.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 190.7 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 78.5 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 68.2 in | -13.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3611 lb. | 4539 lb. | -928 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.4 in | 61.6 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.0 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.6 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 61.5 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.7 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -19.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.9 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -42.6 ft3 |
2019 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Stinger.
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2008 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |