Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Rio | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 98.4 in | 11.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 166.9 in | 26.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 66.7 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2365 lb. | 1647 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.5 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 50.8 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 53.1 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 50.0 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 34.3 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 1.2 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 |
2007 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |