Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.9 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 178.0 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 69.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.0 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3570 lb. | -219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 53.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.1 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 50.7 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 34.4 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 44.2 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |