Volvo S90 2016 vs Kia Stinger 2017
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo S90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S90 engine produces 75 HP more power than Kia Stinger, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Kia Stinger. Thanks to more power Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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: | 152 mm (6 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S90 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: | 10 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S90 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: | 4.96 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volvo S90 is larger. Volvo S90 is 13 cm longer than the Kia Stinger, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S90 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1114 litres | |
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Volvo S90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S90 has 94 litres more trunk space than the Kia Stinger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`185 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volvo S90 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 25 200 | |
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