2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Kia Picanto and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 512 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Picanto | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Picanto | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1085 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |