Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 114.0 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 192.1 in | 6 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.4 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 71.3 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4248 lb. | -680 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 60.2 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 57.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 59.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.1 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 49.3 ft3 | -33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -81.6 ft3 |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |