Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in | 0 in |
Length | 174.8 in | 177.7 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 64.4 in | 57.2 in | 7.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3585 lb. | 3548 lb. | 37 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 38.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.1 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.1 in | 50.7 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 34.4 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.1 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |