Model Year | 2009 | 2022 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 121.7 in | -11.2 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 203.0 in | -4.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 78.5 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 68.5 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4376 lb. | -808 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 64.2 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 59.8 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.1 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 63.2 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 66.4 in | -11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -24.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 86.9 ft3 | -70.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -129.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.