2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Volvo XC90 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 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
