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Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 103.9 in | 3 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 174.8 in | 5.4 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 73.0 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 64.4 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3311 lb. | 82 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 56.7 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 53.7 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.5 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 49.1 in | 6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 37.9 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -40.7 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2013 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 |