| Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Acura MDX | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 111.0 in | -8.2 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 196.2 in | -24.9 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 77.2 in | -8.9 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 67.4 in | -9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4001 lb. | -1157 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 61.1 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 57.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.1 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.8 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 36.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 38.4 ft3 | -20.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -15.6 ft3 |
| 2007 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Acura MDX.