Kia Sorento 2014 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 22 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 11.8 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 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. | |||
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`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 9000 | |
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