Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 106.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 184.4 in | -2.2 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 74.2 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 66.9 in | -8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3901 lb. | 3894 lb. | 7 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.2 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 56.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.2 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 58.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 55.9 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 37.6 in | -4.1 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 | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 9.1 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 36.9 ft3 | -24.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 72.5 ft3 | -60.5 ft3 |
2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sorento.