Acura RDX (2018) vs. Kia Optima (2012) Specs

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2018 Acura RDX and 2012 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2018	2012
Model	Acura RDX	Kia Optima
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 279 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.7 in	110.0 in	-4.3 in
Length	184.4 in	190.7 in	-6.3 in
Width	73.7 in	72.1 in	1.6 in
Height	65.0 in	57.3 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3385 lb.	352 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.7 in	57.2 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.7 in	1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	45.5 in	-3.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	37.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.2 in	55.7 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.8 in	54.5 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	34.7 in	3.6 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	15.4 ft³	10.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.3 ft³	15.4 ft³	45.9 ft³

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2012 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

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