Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 107.1 in | 8.5 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 186.4 in | 16.8 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 71.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3287 lb. | 682 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 43.7 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 37.8 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
2006 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |