Kia Sportage 2011 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 9 HP more power than Volvo XC60, but torque is 38 NM less than Volvo XC60. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2008: The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2011 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
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Kia Sportage is smaller. Kia Sportage is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1353 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 69 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC60 (by 102 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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