Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Kia Rio | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.9 in | 101.2 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 172.0 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 72.1 in | 67.7 in | 4.4 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3576 lb. | 2729 lb. | 847 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 11.4 gal. | 9.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 53.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 52.1 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.8 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 52.1 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 51.2 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 31.1 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 13.7 ft3 | 0.7 ft3 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
2016 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I did manage to get four people in the car but it was tight and the two in the back seat were not big adults (under 5'8"). We had to adjust the front passenger seat up a bit to make more room for the person behind. see full Kia Rio review |