Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 110.8 in | -3.7 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 189.9 in | -3.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 73.3 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 60.9 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 3527 lb. | -240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 54.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.9 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 56.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |