Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 112.6 in | -5.5 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 188.9 in | -2.5 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 74.7 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 70.2 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3287 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 55.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.0 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 38.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 57.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 34.6 in | 3.2 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 | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -24.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 43.3 ft3 | -28.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -70.3 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 |
2010 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 |