Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6300 288 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 121.7 in | -6.1 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 203.0 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 78.5 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 68.5 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4013 lb. | 4376 lb. | -363 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 64.2 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 59.8 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.1 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 63.2 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 66.4 in | -9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 40.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.5 in | -59.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 117.2 in (over 3 rows) | -33.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.0 ft3 | 40.2 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 17.0 | 86.9 ft3 | -69.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 17.0 ft3 | 145.1 ft3 | -128.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick Lucerne.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.