Kia Sportage (2015) vs. Acura RLX (2018) Specs

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2015 Kia Sportage and 2018 Acura RLX Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Kia Sportage	Acura RLX
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	112.2 in	-8.3 in
Length	174.8 in	198.1 in	-23.3 in
Width	73.0 in	74.4 in	-1.4 in
Height	64.4 in	57.7 in	6.7 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.	3977 lb.	-544 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.1 in	37.6 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	59.6 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.9 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	42.3 in	-0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	36.9 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	57.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	54.5 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.9 in	38.8 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	26.1 ft³	14.9 ft³	11.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	14.9 ft³	39.7 ft³

2015 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

2018 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr Sedan	Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review

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