Volvo XC90 2011 vs Kia Sorento 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 37 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Kia Sorento. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.1 | |
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The Kia Sorento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 3 cm longer than the Kia Sorento, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 600 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1662 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 356 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 175 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`680 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 14 800 | |
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