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Kia Optima (2018) vs. Buick Enclave (2009) Specs

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2018 Kia Optima and 2009 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2018 2009  
Model Kia Optima Buick Enclave  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
260 lb-ft@1350
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 118.9 in -8.5 in
Length 191.1 in 201.8 in -10.7 in
Width 73.2 in 79.0 in -5.8 in
Height 57.7 in 72.2 in -14.5 in
Curb Weight 3494 lb. 4780 lb. -1286 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 22.0 gal. -3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.4 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 62.0 in -3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.0 in 57.4 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 45.5 in 41.3 in 4.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 39.0 in -1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 61.4 in -5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 57.0 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.6 in 36.9 in -1.3 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 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.9 ft3 18.9 ft3 -3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 15.9 67.5 ft3 -51.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.9 ft3 116.2 ft3 -100.3 ft3

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

2009 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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