Model Year | 2023 | 2007 | |
Model | Buick Encore GX | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 DOHC-4v 155 hp@5600 174 lb-ft@1600 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 107.1 in | -4.9 in |
Length | 171.4 in | 186.4 in | -15 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 64.1 in | 58.3 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3075 lb. | 3179 lb. | -104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 54.5 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.7 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.0 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 56.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.5 in | 54.7 in | -7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.8 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 50.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 35.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Buick Encore GX.
2007 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 |