Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 110.5 in | -7.7 in |
Length | 177.2 in | 198.1 in | -20.9 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3495 lb. | -794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 57.2 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.3 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 42.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.2 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 57.0 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.6 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 37.6 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
2008 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |