| Model Year | 2008 | 2024 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Acura ZDX | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 121.8 in | -14.7 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 197.7 in | -11.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 77.0 in | -5.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 64.4 in | -6.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 5421 lb. | -2279 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.3 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.0 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 29.7 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 63.0 ft3 | -48.2 ft3 |
| 2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Acura ZDX.