Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6300 259 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.7 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 196.9 in | -10.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 59.2 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4045 lb. | -758 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 57.5 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Buick LaCrosse.