2017 Acura RLX vs 2017 Kia K900 - The Car Connection

2017 Acura RLX

2017 Kia K900

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Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	29	30	$61,184	$65,950
RLX Sedan Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	29	30	$55,625	$59,950
RLX Sedan w/Advance Pkg	20	30	$56,088	$60,450
RLX Sedan w/Technology Pkg	20	30	$50,529	$54,450

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V6 Luxury

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
K900 V6 Luxury	17	25	$50,953	$54,900
K900 V6 Premium	17	25	$46,296	$49,900
K900 V8 Luxury	15	23	$57,449	$61,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$61,184

$50,953

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$65,950

$54,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1099 / month

$915 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If the Acura RLX's weak sales figures are anything to go by, its subtlety is lost on most consumers.

With so little to set it apart, the Kia K900 blends into the background among big luxury sedans.

TCC Likes

Confident handling
Hybrid model offers good fuel economy
Comfortable seats up front

Comfortable ride
Spacious rear seat
Quiet cabin

TCC Dislikes

Styling looks a class or two down
Rear-wheel steering is neat, but complex
Too many screens inside

Anodyne styling
No distinguishing features
Lag on acceleration

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.1

110.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

38.8

38.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

40.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.6

59.1

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

45.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

64.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

119.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.4

74.8

Track Width, Front (in)

64.3

63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

196.1

200.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.7

58.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

15.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.1

19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.5

37.5

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/50VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40WR19

P245/50VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4359

4376

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 7.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.8 L/231

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

377 @ 6500

311 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric V-6

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

341 @ 4700

293 @ 5000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.58

3.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.03

1.61

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.66

2.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

2.40

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.64

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.83

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.67

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura RLX

Kia K900

Body Style

SH-AWD Sedan

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

8.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

740

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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