2004 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sedona weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sedona | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sedona | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
