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2008 Volvo V50 and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Optima | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 185.8 in | -8.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 71.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3281 lb. | 45 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.9 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 54.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 36.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 49.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volvo V50
| 2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 2006 Kia Optima
| 2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
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