Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Acura TSX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@6800 222 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,658 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,763 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,477 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 65 L | 70 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 960 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,359 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,382 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 904 mm | -35 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 374 L | 450 L | -76 L |
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 2018 Kia Optima.