Kia Optima (2018) vs. Buick Regal (2011) Specs

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2018 Kia Optima and 2011 Buick Regal Specifications

Model Year	2018	2011
Model	Kia Optima	Buick Regal
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 220 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	107.8 in	2.6 in
Length	191.1 in	190.2 in	0.9 in
Width	73.2 in	73.1 in	0.1 in
Height	57.7 in	58.4 in	-0.7 in
Curb Weight	3494 lb.	3671 lb.	-177 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.0 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	56.7 in	1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	55.4 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.1 in	3.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.8 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	54.4 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	52.3 in	3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	37.3 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	79.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	14.2 ft³	1.7 ft³

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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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