Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 183.9 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 74.2 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 67.3 in | -11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3693 lb. | 3935 lb. | -242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 56.3 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.2 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 58.7 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 37.6 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.4 in | -44.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 4.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 37.0 ft3 | -23.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -58.6 ft3 |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 177hp 2.0L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one word? SUPER. one time drove 15 hours, couple of rest stops, futher nothing the mather. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough rear seat legroom for a car in this class. see full Volvo S60 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Minimal rear seat leg room. Our kids are 9 & 8 - we are having to look for a replacement car as they are getting too big for this one. To offset the front seats are as comfortable as I have experienced in a car. Now considering an S80 or XC70. see full Volvo S60 review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |