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2008 Kia Optima and 2011 Buick Regal Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Buick Regal | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,738 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,857 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,491 kg | 1,665 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 935 mm | 30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 947 mm | 13 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume | 419 L | 402 L | 17 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Buick Regal
| 2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Major seven hour trip in total comfort for both of us. Not one ache or pain or "I gotta get out of this car" see full Buick Regal review |
| 2011 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Since the car came from Opel (EU), it is naturally made for smaller fold. The rear is comfortable, just a little lacking in legroom at times. see full Buick Regal review |
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