Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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 | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 103.9 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 174.8 in | 14.1 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 73.0 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 64.4 in | 5.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3585 lb. | 1241 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 49.1 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 37.9 in | -3.3 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) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 26.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -17.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 26.1 | 17.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 |
2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 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 |