2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 471 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Sorento | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
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 | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |