2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 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 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 601 kg more than 2005 Volvo V50.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volvo V50 (320 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2005 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 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 | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
