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Buick Lucerne (2006) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Kia Optima specs.

2006 Buick Lucerne and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Buick Lucerne

2006 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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