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Kia Sportage vs Volvo XC90 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 69800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Volvo XC90?

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Volvo XC90

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Sportage

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Sportage has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Volvo XC90 costs 69800 £. That’s a price difference of around 39600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC90 manages with 3.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.

XC90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC90 has a decisively edge – offering 455 HP compared to 239 HP. That’s roughly 216 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.90 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs somewhat better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Volvo XC90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC90 pulls decisively stronger with 709 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm difference.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Kia Sportage is clearly perceptible lighter – 1552 kg compared to 2080 kg. The difference is around 528 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more room – 587 L compared to 302 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC90 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1856 L, which is about 80 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, Volvo XC90 a bit takes the win – 710 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo XC90 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo XC90 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £69,800
XC90

Volvo XC90

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.5 - 8.5 L
  • Electric Range : 71 km
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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Volvo XC90

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The Volvo XC90 is a serene Scandinavian SUV that mixes minimalist luxury with a composed, confidence-inspiring presence — ideal for buyers who want family practicality without sacrificing style. Inside it serves up a calm, well-crafted cabin and user-friendly tech that keeps long journeys pleasant and tantrums to a minimum, making the XC90 a smart, stylish pick for sensible drivers.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
69800 - 84600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
3.5 - 8.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
71 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
79 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
2080 - 2297 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
262 - 302 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4953 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1923 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1771 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1816 - 1856 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
653 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
360 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Volvo

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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