Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,338 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 52 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,016 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 975 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 889 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 549 L | -187 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 0 L | 1 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 |
2013 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 |
2013 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 |