Kia Cadenza (2014) vs. Volvo V60 (2016) Specs

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2014 Kia Cadenza and 2016 Volvo V60 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2016
Model	Kia Cadenza	Volvo V60
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 293 hp@6400 255 lb-ft@5200	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.0 in	109.3 in	2.7 in
Length	195.5 in	182.5 in	13 in
Width	72.8 in	73.4 in	-0.6 in
Height	58.1 in	58.4 in	-0.3 in
Curb Weight	3668 lb.	3790 lb.	-122 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.8 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.7 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	57.0 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	54.9 in	0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.9 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.4 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.2 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.7 in	53.5 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.8 in	33.5 in	3.3 in
Total Legroom	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	6.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	15.2 ft³	0.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	43.8 ft³	-27.9 ft³

2014 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The Impala has an inch or two more rear legroom than the Cadenza, but this difference is much like that between a pool that is 12 feet deep and one that is 15. All of these sedans have more rear legroom than all but the tallest passengers will need. The Cadenza more than makes up for this trivial difference in quantity with a rear seat cushion that is more comfortably shaped and positioned than that in the Impala, and cushier than the overly firm park bench in the Avalon. The Azera's rear seat is similar, though. If you are carrying tall passengers in back, headroom will be a factor long before legroom will. None of these cars have an abundance of it. When both the Cadenza and the Impala are fitted with panoramic sunroofs the Impala has about a half-inch more. Not a large amount, but for some people it will be the difference between contacting the headliner and not contacting it. see full Kia Cadenza review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Cadenza.

2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review

2016 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review

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