Model Year | 2015 | 2017 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 310 hp@6800 282 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 114.4 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 197.5 in | -6.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 73.5 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3598 lb. | -130 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 57.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 56.6 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 55.1 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 40.0 in | -5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Buick LaCrosse.