2010 Volvo C30 vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Volvo C30 and 2010 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 543 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo C30. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2010 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo C30 | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Volvo | Kia |
Model | C30 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4252 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |