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2012 Kia Optima and 2010 Volvo V50 Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volvo V50 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 178.0 in | 12.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 3543 lb. | -158 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.2 in | 2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 53.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.1 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 50.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 34.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | -28.8 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
| 2012 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Optima
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo V50
| 2010 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
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