Model Year | 2023 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Encore GX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 106.3 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 171.4 in | 185.8 in | -14.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.5 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 64.1 in | 55.5 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3279 lb. | -204 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.9 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 55.8 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 55.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 54.4 in | -6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.2 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.5 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.2 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 36.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |