2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 8 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 74 kg more than 2013 Volvo XC60.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
