Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHV-2v 200 hp@5200 225 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 106.3 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 179.0 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 71.7 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 67.7 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3443 lb. | 52 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 54.6 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 41.6 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.9 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.1 in | -35.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.3 in | -40.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.8 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 31.7 ft3 | -15.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 74.0 ft3 | -58 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |