Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 107.1 in | -3.2 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 189.0 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 71.1 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 58.3 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 3157 lb. | 54 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 57.1 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 54.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.7 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.0 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 56.3 in | -9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 54.7 in | -13.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.8 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.