| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura TL | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 189.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 72.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3483 lb. | -341 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 17.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 2.3 ft3 |
| 2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable on long drives see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for long trips. see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats with extensive adjustment ability. see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Definitely not a family car with older kids. Not a lot of room in the back. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stiff seats, does not absorb difficult road conditions well. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are very firm and on spending 1-2 hrs in the vehicle my back really hurts. No amount of adjusting will help see full Acura TL review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Small for adults see full Acura TL review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 286-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cramped backseat see full Acura TL review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Again - not much to say bad. I just never sit in it. see full Acura TL review |