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Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 163 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 353 Nm@1350 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,514 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,533 kg | 1,614 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,011 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 960 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 904 mm | -30 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 776 L | 450 L | 326 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,781 L | 15.9 | -14.9 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Kia Optima.