Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.0 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 190.7 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 72.1 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3933 lb. | 3385 lb. | 548 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.0 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 57.2 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 45.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 34.7 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura RLX.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.