Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Lucerne | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 227 hp@5700 237 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 115.6 in | -8.5 in |
Length | 189.0 in | 203.2 in | -14.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.8 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.0 in | 0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3764 lb. | -470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.0 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 56.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.5 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.0 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.4 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Optima.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Buick Lucerne.