2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sportage | X670 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2815 mm |
