Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.1 in | 3.1 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 189.0 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 71.1 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3157 lb. | 855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.8 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.5 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.7 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 56.3 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.8 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.