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Kia Optima (2008) vs. Buick LaCrosse (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Buick LaCrosse specs.

2008 Kia Optima and 2008 Buick LaCrosse Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Kia Optima Buick LaCrosse  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,807 mm 0 mm
Length 4,735 mm 5,032 mm -1 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,854 mm 0 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,425 kg 1,585 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 66 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,011 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,384 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,110 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 965 mm 945 mm 20 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,430 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,389 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm 955 mm 5 mm
Total Legroom 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 419 L 453 L -34 L

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Buick LaCrosse

2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review
 
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