Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 118.9 in | -12.6 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 201.9 in | -16.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 79.0 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 70.3 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4724 lb. | -1445 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.4 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 61.6 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.3 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.4 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 61.3 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 57.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.4 in | -57.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 68.9 ft3 | -55.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 115.2 ft3 | -101.6 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2013 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long trips. Lots of adjustment see full Buick Enclave review |