2025 Kia
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2025 Volvo
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 20 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 32 MPG | 26 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 247 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 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 Sportage than in the Volvo XC90.
The Kia Sportage offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
With the Volvo XC90, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Kia Sportage, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 Sportage is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Sportage is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Sportage, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volvo XC90.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Kia Sportage for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Sportage has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.
Powertrain
The Kia Sportage has much lower torque than the Volvo XC90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Kia Sportage has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Kia Sportage has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC90.