Model Year | 2016 | 2019 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Acura RDX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6500 280 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,845 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,966 mm | 4,745 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,664 kg | 1,716 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 65 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,524 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 965 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 965 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 881 L | -431 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 | 1,668 L | 14.9 |
2016 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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