Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 305 Nm@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,440 mm | 5,032 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,636 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,557 kg | 1,618 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 66 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,001 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 945 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 955 mm | 8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 739 L | 453 L | 286 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 16.0 | -15 L |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |