Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo S40 | |
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 | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.9 in | 3.2 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 176.2 in | 10.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.7 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3363 lb. | -76 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.9 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 55.2 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.7 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.6 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 50.7 in | 4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.4 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 0.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo S40.