2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
