Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
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 | 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 | 3770 lb. | 3311 lb. | 459 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sportage.