| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 108.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 191.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 78.5 in | -7.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.2 in | -9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 4594 lb. | -1300 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.6 in | -4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 61.5 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 59.1 in | -4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -27.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 42.9 ft3 | -27.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -68.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Acura MDX.