Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 149 kW@5200 305 Nm@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 143 kW@6000 249 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,547 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 60 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,057 mm | 944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 970 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 892 mm | -892 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,024 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 184 L | 269 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 898 L | -882 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,095 L | 14 |
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2009 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |