2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC90 is newer by 2 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC90 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (295 Nm). This means 2007 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 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 | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
