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Model Year | 2018 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Cadenza | Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,855 mm | 2,748 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,971 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,869 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,648 kg | 1,885 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 970 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 871 mm | 74 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,303 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 785 mm | -785 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,731 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 235 L | 218 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,065 L | 15 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,107 L | 14 |
2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza.
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |