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2006 Volvo V50 and 2015 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 218 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 171.3 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 3122 lb. | 257 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.1 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.9 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volvo V50
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable leather seats. Fully adjustable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD |
They are the most comfortable seats I have ever had in a car - period. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Let me put it this way: road trip across Canada. Last day getting home drove 1,500kms in 15 hrs (including breaks, of course). No neck or back pain. The front seats are extremely comfortable. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
legroom too cramped see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Volvo should be ashamed for such lousy seats. They know how to build great seats but they shortchanged the V50. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too cramped. See previous comments about seats. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good only for children. 3 adults are getting squeezed. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
really only good for kids see full Volvo V50 review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Kia Forte
| 2015 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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