Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,844 mm | 5,032 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,831 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,455 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,535 kg | 1,618 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 66 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,156 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 945 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 881 mm | 955 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 436 L | 453 L | -17 L |
2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima.
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |