Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 72 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,039 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,003 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 1,029 mm | 873 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 1,138 L | 361 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 2,461 L | 10.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 4,109 L | -3 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Carnival.