2025 Kia
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2025 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 20 - 23 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.5 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 191 - 281 hp | 247 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 4,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 189.0 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.8 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sorento than in the Volvo XC90.
The Kia Sorento will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sorento as you will with the Volvo XC90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Sorento is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sorento is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Kia Sorento is slightly shorter than the Volvo XC90, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Kia Sorento for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Sorento has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia Sorento and the Volvo XC90 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Kia Sorento has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sorento has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC90.