Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 107.1 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 189.0 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.1 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 58.3 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3157 lb. | 338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.5 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 54.7 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1 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 2009 Kia Optima.