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2008 Volvo V50 and 2013 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Optima | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.0 in | -6.1 in |
| Length | 177.7 in | 190.7 in | -13 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3379 lb. | 3385 lb. | -6 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.2 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.7 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 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 | 54.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 34.7 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 12 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 47.5 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
| 2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima
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