Kia Optima (2011) vs. Acura MDX (2009) Specs

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2011 Kia Optima and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Kia Optima	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	108.3 in	1.7 in
Length	190.7 in	190.7 in	0 in
Width	72.1 in	78.5 in	-6.4 in
Height	57.3 in	68.2 in	-10.9 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	4535 lb.	-1150 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.0 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.2 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	61.6 in	-4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	59.0 in	-4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.2 in	4.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	38.6 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	61.5 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	59.1 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	38.7 in	-4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.7 in	-35.7 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	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-28.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.4 ft³	15.0 ft³	0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.4	42.9 ft³	-27.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.4 ft³	83.5 ft³	-68.1 ft³

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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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