2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sedona (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 328 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sedona | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
