Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.9 in | 8.3 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 174.8 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 73.0 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 64.4 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3433 lb. | 536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 56.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 49.1 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 37.9 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -39.3 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |