Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 227 hp@5700 237 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
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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 | 189.0 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 71.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3764 lb. | 3294 lb. | 470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 1.6 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 | 15.0 ft3 | 2 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 2009 Kia Optima.