2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 279 kg more than 2007 Volvo C70.
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 C70 (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Sedona | C70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |