| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura TL | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.3 in | -2.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 195.3 in | -8.9 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 74.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3708 lb. | -566 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.7 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.7 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 |
| 2009 Acura TL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats in this automobile are trimmed in supple leather yet are nice and firm in the European style for all day comfort. I look forward to some longer trips once spring arrives. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The sport seats are the nicest in its class, supportive, and hold the driver and passenger well during cornering. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable and supportive, great fit liek a glove. see full Acura TL review |
| 2009 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 |
My back became stiff after two separate test drives. 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 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 |