Model Year | 2018 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Cascada | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@5800 164 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 107.1 in | -1 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 186.4 in | -1.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.1 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.3 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3179 lb. | 800 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.5 in | -54.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.7 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 38.0 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 45.8 in | 56.3 in | -10.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.8 in | 37.8 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Buick Cascada.
2008 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 |