Kia Sportage (2014) vs. Acura RL (2008) Specs

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2014 Kia Sportage and 2008 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	Kia Sportage	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	110.2 in	-6.3 in
Length	174.8 in	193.6 in	-18.8 in
Width	73.0 in	72.2 in	0.8 in
Height	64.4 in	57.1 in	7.3 in
Curb Weight	3585 lb.	4012 lb.	-427 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	19.4 gal.	-4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	38.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	58.5 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.1 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.4 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.2 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.1 in	-1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	54.0 in	-4.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	36.3 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	13.1 ft³	13 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	13.1 ft³	41.5 ft³

2014 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

2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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