Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 110.0 in | 2.6 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 190.7 in | -1.8 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 72.1 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 57.3 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3385 lb. | 1441 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 57.2 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 54.7 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 45.5 in | -4.5 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 | 54.5 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 34.7 in | -0.1 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) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 25.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 15.4 | 27.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 69.7 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 |
2013 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Kia Optima.