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Buick LaCrosse (2008) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2008 2006  
Model Buick LaCrosse Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 106.3 in 4.2 in
Length 198.1 in 185.8 in 12.3 in
Width 73.0 in 71.5 in 1.5 in
Height 57.4 in 55.5 in 1.9 in
Curb Weight 3495 lb. 3281 lb. 214 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 17.2 gal. 0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.9 in 0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 55.8 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 43.3 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 37.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.7 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.6 in 54.4 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 36.2 in 1.4 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume 16.0 ft3 13.6 ft3 2.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick LaCrosse

2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review
 
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