Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.0 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 183.4 in | 190.7 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 72.1 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3257 lb. | 3206 lb. | 51 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.7 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 45.5 in | -3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.7 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.5 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 34.7 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Smaller than comparably priced sedans. see full Acura TSX review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.