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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 190 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S90 engine produces 10 HP less power than Kia Stinger, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Kia Stinger. Due to the lower power, Volvo S90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S90 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Stinger, which means that by driving the Volvo S90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S90 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Stinger. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Stinger 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S90 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Stinger, which means Volvo S90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`325 | |
| 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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