2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 458 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50.
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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Sorento | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4521 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |