2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
