Kia Sorento 2014 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 441 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento engine produces 15 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
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Kia Sorento is smaller. Kia Sorento is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 605 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 605 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 356 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 9000 | |
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