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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V50 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 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 485 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo V50 (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2005 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2496 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1515 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
