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2012 Kia Optima and 2009 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,844 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,831 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 980 mm | -25 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 983 mm | -102 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 436 L | 425 L | 11 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 1,215 L | 14.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 2,364 L | 13.4 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Acura MDX
| 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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