2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
