Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Acura ILX | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.1 in | 2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 179.1 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 70.6 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.6 in | 2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 2978 lb. | 309 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.9 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.6 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 50.2 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 51.6 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.0 in | 3.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2014 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Acura ILX.