Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura ILX | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@7000 230 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,549 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,793 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,412 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,351 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 75 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 963 mm | 996 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,275 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 996 mm | -84 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,311 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 864 mm | 955 mm | -91 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,367 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,128 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 258 L | 93 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.4 | 1,048 L | 11.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 2,053 L | 10.4 |
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX.
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |