| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia Spectra | Acura RDX | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 104.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 180.7 in | -9.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.6 in | -5.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2844 lb. | 3968 lb. | -1124 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 54.4 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.8 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 53.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.3 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 52.8 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -7.8 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 |
| 2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review |
| 2007 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review |