Kia Sorento 2006 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Volvo XC60. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Kia Sorento has 9 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | low | high | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 8000 | |
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