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Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 183 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.1 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 186.4 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 71.1 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 58.3 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3287 lb. | 1539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.5 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.7 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 56.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 54.7 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.8 in | -3.2 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) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 24.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 14.8 | 28.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |