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Kia Cadenza (2016) vs. Acura ILX (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Kia Cadenza and 2014 Acura ILX specs.

2016 Kia Cadenza and 2014 Acura ILX Specifications

Model Year 2016 2014  
Model Kia Cadenza Acura ILX  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
293 hp@6400
255 lb-ft@5200
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.0 in 105.1 in 6.9 in
Length 195.5 in 179.1 in 16.4 in
Width 72.8 in 70.6 in 2.2 in
Height 58.1 in 55.6 in 2.5 in
Curb Weight 3668 lb. 2978 lb. 690 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 37.9 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 55.6 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 50.2 in 5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 42.3 in 3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 35.9 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.5 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.7 in 51.6 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 34.0 in 2.8 in
Total Legroom 82.3 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 6 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 12.4 ft3 3.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Kia Cadenza

2016 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2017 Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review
 

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX

2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review
 

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