Kia Optima (2012) vs. Buick LaCrosse (2017) Specs

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2012 Kia Optima and 2017 Buick LaCrosse Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Kia Optima	Buick LaCrosse
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 282 lb-ft@5200
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,794 mm	2,906 mm	0 mm
Length	4,844 mm	5,017 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,831 mm	1,867 mm	0 mm
Height	1,455 mm	1,461 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,535 kg	1,632 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	60 L	10 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,016 mm	975 mm	-974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,453 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,389 mm	1,392 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,156 mm	1,067 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	955 mm	945 mm	10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,415 mm	1,438 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,384 mm	1,400 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	881 mm	1,016 mm	880 mm
Total Legroom	2,037 mm (over 2 rows)	2,083 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	436 L	425 L	11 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

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