Kia Sportage 2010 vs Volvo XC60 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sportage) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volvo XC60) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Volvo XC60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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): | no data | 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 (€): | 8600 | 8800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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