Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Acura TL | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 107.1 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 186.4 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 71.1 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 3142 lb. | 566 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.7 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.8 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2010 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |