Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 110.4 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 191.1 in | 7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.7 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3558 lb. | 10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 45.5 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.4 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.0 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 35.6 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 0.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.