Model Year | 2011 | 2022 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6300 259 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 121.7 in | -10 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 203.0 in | -6.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 78.5 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 68.5 in | -9.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4376 lb. | -331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.9 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 64.2 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.8 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.1 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 63.2 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 66.4 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 0 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 | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 86.9 ft3 | -73.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.3 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -131.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.