Kia Optima (2014) vs. Volvo XC90 (2009) Specs

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2014 Kia Optima and 2009 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year	2014	2009
Model	Kia Optima	Volvo XC90
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650	4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900
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	57.9 in	70.2 in	-12.3 in
Curb Weight	3468 lb.	4826 lb.	-1358 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	57.3 in	58.3 in	-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

2014 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

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2009 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

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