Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Acura RL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 110.2 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 195.8 in | -4.7 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.7 in | 0.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.2 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3494 lb. | 4083 lb. | -589 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.4 in | 3.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 56.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 54.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.6 in | 36.3 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Acura RL.