Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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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 | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,521 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,473 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,663 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 62 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 998 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 993 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 970 mm | -96 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 869 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 1,702 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Sportage.