Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@6000 365 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,557 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 55 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 993 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 978 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 963 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 739 L | -377 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 1,546 L | 0 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 |
2014 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |