Kia Stinger 2017 vs Volvo V90 2016
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Stinger engine produces 75 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 580 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 153 mm (6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V90 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Stinger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.48 m | |
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Kia Stinger is smaller. Kia Stinger is 11 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Stinger is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | 1526 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage space. Kia Stinger has 154 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 412 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`185 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo V90 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 21 200 | |
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