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Volvo V50 (2008) vs. Kia Forte (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Volvo V50 and 2010 Kia Forte specs.

2008 Volvo V50 and 2010 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Volvo V50 Kia Forte  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
227 hp@5000
236 lb-ft@1500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6000
168 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.9 in 104.3 in -0.4 in
Length 177.7 in 178.3 in -0.6 in
Width 69.7 in 69.9 in -0.2 in
Height 57.2 in 57.5 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 3379 lb. 2868 lb. 511 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 13.7 gal. 2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 40.0 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.2 in 55.7 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.7 in 53.0 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 43.3 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.1 in 37.8 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.1 in 54.7 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.7 in 53.3 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.4 in 35.0 in -0.6 in
Total Legroom 76 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 27.4 ft3 14.7 ft3 12.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 62.9 ft3 14.7 ft3 48.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50

2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Kia Forte

2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2010 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review
 
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