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Kia Sorento vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or Volvo S90?

Kia Sorento vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • visibly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Volvo S90

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Sorento is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,900 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 34 km more than the Kia Sorento.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers substantially more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 252 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is barely lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 57 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers visibly more boot space – 705 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 252 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Kia Sorento
Volvo S90

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Kia Sorento
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo
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