2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sportage | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
