Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo C30 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.9 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 167.4 in | 18.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 57.0 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3281 lb. | 3211 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.1 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 47.0 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 41.5 in | 12.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.9 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |