Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura MDX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 110.0 in | -1.7 in |
Length | 191.6 in | 190.7 in | 0.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 72.1 in | 6.4 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.3 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4594 lb. | 3385 lb. | 1209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.6 in | 57.2 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.7 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 45.5 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.5 in | 55.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.5 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 34.7 in | 4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | 42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.1 in | 0.0 in | 29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.9 ft3 | 15.4 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura MDX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.