Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.8 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 171.3 in | 6.7 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.9 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 2844 lb. | 726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 55.1 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.4 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.8 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 53.9 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 53.9 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.4 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.2 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 | -8.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |