2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (179 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Volvo V70 (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sportage | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
