Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RDX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 180.7 in | 185.8 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 73.6 in | 71.5 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 65.2 in | 55.5 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3743 lb. | 3279 lb. | 464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 56.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.3 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 60.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 47 ft3 |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review |
2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review |
2010 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |