| Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.0 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 193.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 77.2 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 67.6 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3960 lb. | -666 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 61.1 in | -4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 59.0 in | -4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 59.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.8 in | -3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.4 in | -27.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.4 in (over 3 rows) | -23.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 38.4 ft3 | -23.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -53.4 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 2016 Acura MDX.