2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
