Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
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 | 2,799 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,535 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,016 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 955 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 881 mm | 41 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 436 L | -65 L |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.