Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6300 259 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 110.0 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 190.7 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 72.1 in | 1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 57.9 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3468 lb. | 577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 54.7 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 45.5 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 34.7 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.3 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.