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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 138 kW@6000 248 Nm@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@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 |
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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