Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6300 288 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 110.0 in | 5.6 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 190.7 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 72.1 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4004 lb. | 3468 lb. | 536 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 54.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 45.5 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.5 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 34.7 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Buick Lucerne.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.