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Acura RL (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Acura RL and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2008 Acura RL and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Acura RL Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.2 in 106.3 in 3.9 in
Length 193.6 in 185.8 in 7.8 in
Width 72.2 in 71.5 in 0.7 in
Height 57.1 in 55.5 in 1.6 in
Curb Weight 4012 lb. 3281 lb. 731 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.4 gal. 17.2 gal. 2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.0 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.5 in 56.9 in 1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 55.8 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 43.3 in -0.9 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 54.4 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 36.2 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 78.7 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) -0.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.1 ft3 13.6 ft3 -0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Acura RL

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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