Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | ||
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2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
2006 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Two large adults fit well see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
so spacious,i like the compartement in the dashboard,in front of the transmission lever. see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
so spacious.indeed. see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear-facing child seat fits inside with room to spare for the front seats. Easier to get in and out of (and get children in and out of) than larger cars due to design of the body and door. see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Roomier than I thought for a subcompacy see full review |
2006 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No dead pedal. Awkward accelerator pedal. see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plain and simply uncomfortable see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too small for passengers see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
We don't think there would be room for two rear-facing car seats in the back, and I frequently have to sit in the back to let larger people sit in the front seat. see full review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Driver armrest is uncomfortable. lack of an inside arm rest see full review |