2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Volvo C70. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo C70.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo C70. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | C70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
