Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Envision | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 260 lb-ft@2000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 106.3 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 185.8 in | -2.1 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.5 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 66.8 in | 55.5 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4375 lb. | 3279 lb. | 1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.3 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 56.9 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.8 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.3 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 37.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 55.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 54.4 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.3 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 43.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick Envision.
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 |