Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,735 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 2,168 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 83 L | -19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 991 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 937 mm | 23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,458 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 843 mm | -843 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 419 L | 535 L | -116 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 1,911 L | 13.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 | 3,290 L | 11.8 |
2007 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 |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |