Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 182.7 in | 15.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3012 lb. | 556 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.8 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.1 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.0 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.1 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.7 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
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 2021 Kia Forte.