2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,000 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 111 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
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2011 Kia Sportage | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Sportage | S60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |