Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Envision | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.4 in | -2.3 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 182.5 in | 3.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.1 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 64.6 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3692 lb. | -405 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.4 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 55.9 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 47.4 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 25.2 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 52.7 ft3 | -37.9 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Buick Envision.