Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 191.6 in | -16.8 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.5 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 68.2 in | -3.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3466 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1084 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.6 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.0 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.5 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 59.1 in | -10 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.7 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 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 | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.1 | 42.9 ft3 | -16.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -28.9 ft3 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |