2009 Volvo S60 vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento.
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 S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volvo S60 | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Volvo | Kia |
| Model | S60 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
