Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | Plug-in Hybrid 149 hp 294 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 192 hp@5500 217 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.7 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 179.8 in | 0.6 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 73.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 68.1 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4123 lb. | -580 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.9 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -12.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 58.9 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.6 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.5 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 58.4 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 58.0 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 36.1 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 31.4 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 66.4 ft3 | -66.4 |
2016 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt.
2006 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The leather seats are supportive yet soft. it feels like a couch. see full Kia Sorento review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is a comfortable seat position to provide good all around visibility. see full Kia Sorento review |