2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sportage | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
