Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 292 hp@6300 288 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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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 | 110.4 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 191.1 in | 12.1 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 73.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.7 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4013 lb. | 3494 lb. | 519 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.1 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 56.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 45.5 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.4 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.0 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 35.6 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 1.1 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 2016 Kia Optima.