Model Year | 2016 | 2014 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 304 hp@6800 264 lb-ft@5300 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 103.9 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 196.9 in | 174.8 in | 22.1 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.0 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 59.2 in | 64.4 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4162 lb. | 3585 lb. | 577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.7 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 55.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 49.1 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 37.9 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.8 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -43.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Buick LaCrosse.
2014 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 |