Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura RSX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 110.0 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 172.4 in | 190.7 in | -18.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.1 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 54.9 in | 57.3 in | -2.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2840 lb. | 3385 lb. | -545 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 57.2 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 54.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 45.5 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 37.6 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 55.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.2 in | 54.5 in | -8.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 34.7 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -7.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.