Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RL | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.9 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 174.8 in | 21 in |
Width | 72.7 in | 73.0 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 64.4 in | -7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4083 lb. | 3466 lb. | 617 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 56.7 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 55.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 49.1 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -41.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Sportage.