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2011 Volvo V50 and 2007 Kia Optima Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
| 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 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 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 | 58.0 in | 58.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3287 lb. | 283 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo V50
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 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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