2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Sorento | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
