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2017 Kia Cadenza and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Cadenza | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,971 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,869 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 980 mm | -17 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 983 mm | -38 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 425 L | 28 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,215 L | 15 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,364 L | 14 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Kia Cadenza
| 2017 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |
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