Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 103.9 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 174.8 in | 23.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 73.0 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 64.4 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 3311 lb. | 257 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.7 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.1 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.9 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -38.6 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |