Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 103.9 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 174.8 in | 15.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 73.0 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 64.4 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3433 lb. | 94 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 49.1 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.9 in | -3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 17.5 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 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 |