Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 305 Nm@2000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 150 kW@6000 264 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,559 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,618 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 50 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 947 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 912 mm | 43 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 453 L | 422 L | 31 L |
2008 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Kia Forte.