Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6000 365 Nm@1650 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,994 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,732 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,059 kg | 1,573 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 70 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 996 mm | 1,016 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,565 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 955 mm | 25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,562 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,501 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 881 mm | 102 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 0 mm | 907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,067 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 739 mm | 0 mm | 739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 436 L | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,215 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,364 L | 15.4 | -13.4 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.