Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Stinger | Acura MDX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,906 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,400 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,638 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 79 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 973 mm | 996 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 980 mm | -40 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 983 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 660 L | 425 L | 235 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.3 | 1,215 L | 22.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,158 L | 2,364 L | -1 L |
2018 Kia Stinger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2018 | Spring for the top-of-the-line Stinger GT2, and the Kia's driver seat gains power adjustments for its side bolsters and cushion length. The tested car was a GT1, yet I did not miss these adjustments. The seat fit me very well without them. I did miss the GT2's ventilated seats on hot days. And if your front seat passenger requires 4-way adjustable lumbar or either of you desires upgraded leather, then you'll also want the top trim. The tested Audi S5 Sportback was fitted with optional ventilated seats. Unfortunately, upgrading to these seats deletes the otherwise standard power-adjustable side bolsters (and massage function), and in this car I did miss having them. Compared to the Kia's, the Audi's seats are much firmer and not nearly as form-fitting. In my rating, I've assumed that the S5 Sportback's standard seats can be adjusted to provide better support than the optional ventilated seats. Otherwise I'd rate the Kia's front seats "much better." Moving to the back seat, in either car headroom should be just enough for adults up to about six feet in height. This is a big improvement over the initial iteration of the S5 Sportback. That car never made it to North America because of a severe rear headroom deficiency. When it comes to rear knee and leg room, the Stinger offers about two-and-a-half more inches. Rear seat passengers are likely to prefer the Kia, especially if they can't quite fit behind a tall driver in the S5. see full Kia Stinger review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Stinger.
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 |