| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Acura MDX | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 108.3 in | -5.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 190.7 in | -19.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 78.5 in | -10.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.2 in | -10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 4535 lb. | -1691 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 61.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 59.0 in | -6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 61.5 in | -7.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 59.1 in | -5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 38.7 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.7 in | -35.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.3 | 42.9 ft3 | -24.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -30.7 ft3 |
| 2009 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 |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |