Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 300 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | 2,807 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,032 mm | 4,440 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,710 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 55 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 978 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 963 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 739 L | -286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 1,546 L | 15 |
2008 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 |
2015 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 |