Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura TL | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 110.0 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 195.3 in | 190.7 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 74.0 in | 72.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3708 lb. | 3385 lb. | 323 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 40.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.7 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 45.5 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.3 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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.