Volvo V50 (2009) vs. Kia Optima (2008) Specs

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2009 Volvo V50 and 2008 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year	2009	2008
Model	Volvo V50	Kia Optima
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	107.1 in	-3.2 in
Length	178.0 in	186.4 in	-8.4 in
Width	69.7 in	71.1 in	-1.4 in
Height	57.4 in	58.3 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3543 lb.	3287 lb.	256 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	17.0 gal.	-1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.1 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	54.5 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	43.7 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	56.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	54.7 in	-4 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	37.8 in	-3.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-5.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.4 ft³	14.8 ft³	12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	48.1 ft³

2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2008 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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