Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.6 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 190.7 in | 188.9 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 74.7 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 57.3 in | 70.2 in | -12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3385 lb. | 4826 lb. | -1441 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.4 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 41.0 in | 4.5 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 | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 34.6 in | 0.1 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 | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -25.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.4 | 43.3 ft3 | -27.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |