Model Year | 2022 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Carnival | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 110.5 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 198.1 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.0 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.5 in | 57.4 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4376 lb. | 3568 lb. | 808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 64.2 in | 57.2 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 55.3 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 42.3 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 37.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.2 in | 57.0 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 54.6 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.5 in | 0.0 in | 59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.4 in | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 35.6 in | 0.0 in | 35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 40.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 86.9 ft3 | 16.0 | 70.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 145.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 129.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.