Kia Optima (2008) vs. Buick Enclave (2009) Specs

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2008 Kia Optima and 2009 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
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
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.1 in	118.9 in	-11.8 in
Length	186.4 in	201.8 in	-15.4 in
Width	71.1 in	79.0 in	-7.9 in
Height	58.3 in	72.2 in	-13.9 in
Curb Weight	3287 lb.	4780 lb.	-1493 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.0 gal.	22.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.4 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	62.0 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	57.4 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.7 in	41.3 in	2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	39.0 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	61.4 in	-5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	57.0 in	-2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 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	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	18.9 ft³	-4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	67.5 ft³	-52.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	116.2 ft³	-101.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima

2008 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Buick Enclave

2009 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
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review

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