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2008 Kia Optima and 2012 Volvo C30 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volvo C30 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 167.4 in | 19 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 3211 lb. | -69 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 47.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 41.5 in | 13.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Optima
| 2008 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volvo C30
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
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