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2009 Kia Optima and 2006 Buick Rendezvous Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Buick Rendezvous | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 169 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 186.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 73.6 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 68.9 in | -10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3197 lb. | 4114 lb. | -917 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 61.1 in | -6.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.1 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 61.1 in | -6.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.6 in | -34.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.0 | 54.5 ft3 | -39.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -93.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about 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 2009 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Buick Rendezvous
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |
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