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Volvo XC90 (2011) vs. Kia Optima (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2006 Kia Optima specs.

2011 Volvo XC90 and 2006 Kia Optima Specifications

Model Year 2011 2006  
Model Volvo XC90 Kia Optima  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 106.3 in 6.3 in
Length 188.9 in 185.8 in 3.1 in
Width 74.7 in 71.5 in 3.2 in
Height 70.2 in 55.5 in 14.7 in
Curb Weight 4544 lb. 3281 lb. 1263 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 17.2 gal. 3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 39.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.3 in 56.9 in 1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.4 in 55.8 in -0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.0 in 43.3 in -2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 37.6 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.4 in 55.7 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.1 in 54.4 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 36.2 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.5 in 0.0 in 35.5 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.1 in 0.0 in 30.1 in
Total Legroom 105.7 in (over 3 rows) 79.5 in (over 2 rows) 26.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 8.8 ft3 13.6 ft3 -4.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.3 ft3 13.6 29.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.1 ft3 13.6 ft3 71.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Kia Optima

2006 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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