Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.0 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 190.7 in | 2.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.1 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 3385 lb. | 627 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.6 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 54.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.7 in | 1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.3 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 2011 Kia Optima.