Kia Optima (2020) vs. Volvo C30 (2010) Specs

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2020 Kia Optima and 2010 Volvo C30 Specifications

Model Year	2020	2010
Model	Kia Optima	Volvo C30
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	103.9 in	6.5 in
Length	191.1 in	167.4 in	23.7 in
Width	73.2 in	70.2 in	3 in
Height	57.7 in	57.0 in	0.7 in
Curb Weight	3558 lb.	3201 lb.	357 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	15.9 gal.	2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	38.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	53.6 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.0 in	53.1 in	2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	42.3 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	36.4 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	47.0 in	9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.0 in	41.5 in	14.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	33.9 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.2 in (over 2 rows)	4.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.9 ft³	12.9 ft³	3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.9 ft³	20.2 ft³	-4.3 ft³

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2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2010 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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