Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 166 hp@6000 154 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 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 | 4312 lb. | 3490 lb. | 822 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 |
2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.