Kia Sportage 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 68 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 135 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.0 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Sportage engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 1.6 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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