Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 103.9 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 177.7 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 69.7 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 57.2 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 3548 lb. | 700 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 55.2 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 54.1 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 50.7 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 34.4 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 36 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 27.4 | 21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |