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2011 Volvo V50 and 2018 Kia Cadenza Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Cadenza | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 253 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.4 in | -8.5 in |
| Length | 178.0 in | 195.7 in | -17.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.6 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3633 lb. | -63 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 58.3 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 56.3 in | -5.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 37.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | -6.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo V50
| 2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Kia Cadenza
| 2018 Kia Cadenza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2017 | Due to its shorter greenhouse and taller, more intrusive center console, the Buick's front row doesn't feel nearly as roomy as the Kia's, or even as roomy as the related Chevrolet Malibu's. Large sedans aren't what they used to be. While in the past they were both longer and wider than midsize sedans, these days they more often than not share platforms with the latter, and thus are not significantly wider, only longer. Even in the official specs the LaCrosse has nearly an inch less front shoulder room than the "smaller" Malibu. Likewise, the Cadenza's front row dimensions are within fractions of an inch of the Optima's. If you're seeking more front seat room than in a midsize sedan, you won't find it in these cars. To be fair, midsize sedans have grown. Both the Cadenza and LaCrosse have comfortable front seats, with the Buick's cushion perhaps slightly cushier. Take a turn aggressively, though, and you're much more likely to slide off the Buick's non-bucket, as it provides hardly any lateral support. The Cadenza's bolsters are more effective. The payoff for the additional size of these largish sedans can be found in the back seat, where each offers about two inches more legroom than its junior partner. On paper, the Kia Cadenza offers only slightly more total legroom than the Buick LaCrosse. In reality, it offers much more. With the front seat positioned for my 30-inch inseam (I'm not long of leg), I had about ten inches of knee room in the Kia's back seat. The Kia's rear seat cushion is also a little more supportive and comfortable than the Buick's. Not so good: in both cars there's not enough space under the front seats for the rear seat passengers' feet, essentially robbing them of about a half-foot of legroom. This design flaw is more the rule than the exception in upscale sedans. Still, it's not right. see full Kia Cadenza review | |
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