| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura TSX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 105.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 183.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.3 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3206 lb. | 3257 lb. | -51 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.1 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 53.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 54.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 34.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Kia Optima.
| 2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
able to undertake long drives in comfort. Able to enter/leave car without being contortionist. Easy copes with my (very) large body frame. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passengers love the car. Never had any complaints. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
This is a very subjective area, but I found the seat comfortable. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2006 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Not enough of it. see full Acura TSX review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Quite tight for 2 and almost unusable for 3 in the back seat. see full Acura TSX review |