Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6000 181 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 112.6 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 188.9 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 74.7 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 55.5 in | 70.2 in | -14.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3279 lb. | 4544 lb. | -1265 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 39.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 41.0 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 57.4 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.4 in | 54.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.6 | 43.3 ft3 | -29.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.6 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -71.5 ft3 |
2006 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 XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |