Model Year | 2008 | 2015 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Buick Regal | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 107.8 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 190.2 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.1 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 58.4 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3692 lb. | -405 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 56.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.1 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.3 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
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 |
2015 Buick Regal Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Both the Regal and 200 have much less rear seat room than the average midsize sedan. Adults up to about six feet in height will fit, but with little room to spare. see full Buick Regal review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Buick Regal.