2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage.
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 S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S80 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Volvo | Kia |
Model | S80 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |