Kia Optima (2014) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Kia Optima	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.0 in	110.2 in	-0.2 in
Length	190.7 in	193.6 in	-2.9 in
Width	72.1 in	72.2 in	-0.1 in
Height	57.9 in	57.1 in	0.8 in
Curb Weight	3468 lb.	4012 lb.	-544 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.4 gal.	-0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.5 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	58.5 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.7 in	55.1 in	-0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.4 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.6 in	37.2 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.7 in	56.1 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.5 in	54.0 in	0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.7 in	36.3 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.4 ft³	13.1 ft³	2.3 ft³

2014 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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