Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,936 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 5,161 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,494 kg | 1,800 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 70 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 958 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,052 mm | 959 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,131 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 481 L | -56 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Buick Lucerne.