Kia Optima (2009) vs. Acura RDX (2009) Specs

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2009 Kia Optima and 2009 Acura RDX Specifications

Model Year	2009	2009
Model	Kia Optima	Acura RDX
Engine	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	104.3 in	2.8 in
Length	189.0 in	180.7 in	8.3 in
Width	71.1 in	73.6 in	-2.5 in
Height	58.3 in	65.2 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3294 lb.	3968 lb.	-674 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	18.0 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.7 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	58.2 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	54.4 in	0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.8 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	38.3 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	56.3 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.0 in	1.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.6 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	27.8 ft³	-12.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.0 ft³	60.6 ft³	-45.6 ft³

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2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	back support is excellent see full Acura RDX review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	For, supportive, yet easy to find a comfortable position. see full Acura RDX review
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review

2009 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review

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