Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.1 in | -0.2 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 186.4 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 58.3 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3142 lb. | 251 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.1 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 54.5 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 43.7 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 54.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 37.8 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |