Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC70 | Kia Optima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 107.1 in | 3.7 in |
Length | 190.5 in | 186.4 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.1 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 63.1 in | 58.3 in | 4.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3985 lb. | 3142 lb. | 843 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 57.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 43.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 38.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.0 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 57.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC70.
2008 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 |