Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
Model | Buick Regal | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 110.4 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 191.1 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 73.1 in | 73.2 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 57.7 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3671 lb. | 3558 lb. | 113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.0 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 45.5 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 37.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 56.4 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 56.0 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 35.6 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2019 Kia Optima.