Volvo XC60 2008 vs Kia Sorento 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.5 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: | 185 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Kia Sorento. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
| By specification Volvo XC60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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: | 5 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC60 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. | |||
| Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC60 is 4 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1751 litres | |
| Volvo XC60 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 296 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Volvo XC60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`460 | |
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| Quality: | high | low | |
| Volvo XC60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sorento has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Volvo XC60, so Volvo XC60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3800 | |
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