2009 Volvo C70 vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 C70 (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volvo C70 | 2010 Kia Forte | |
Make | Volvo | Kia |
Model | C70 | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1775 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |