Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 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 | 195.8 in | 190.7 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 72.1 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3385 lb. | 698 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.