2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
