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 | 2,639 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,735 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,806 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,491 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 64 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,011 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 965 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 960 mm | -86 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 419 L | -57 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
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 |
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 |