2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (200 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Picanto | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
