Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo C70 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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 | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 180.4 in | 6 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 72.3 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 55.1 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3837 lb. | -550 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 | 14.8 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |