Model Year | 2016 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TLX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.0 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 190.3 in | 190.7 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.1 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 57.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 3385 lb. | 200 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 57.2 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 45.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 55.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.5 in | 34.7 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2016 Acura TLX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
While the Acura TLX's exterior dimensions roughly split the difference between the TSX's and the TL's, its interior dimensions are quite close to the more compact of the two. Compared to the Honda Accord, rear seat legroom is down a substantial four inches despite a shared wheelbase. Shoulder room and rear headroom also suffer reductions, of about an inch in each case. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with a little room to spare. Passengers six feet and up will feel cramped, if they fit at all. The Lincoln is also weak in this area. If others an inch or two more rear knee room than the TLX, but less rear headroom. see full Acura TLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Acura TLX.
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.