2027 Kia Sorento vs 2027 Volvo XC60
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 83.5, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Sorento
The 2027 Kia Sorento is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sorento Hybrid FWD, is…
2027 Volvo XC60
The 2027 Volvo XC60 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the XC60 B5 AWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no re…
2027 Kia Sorento
Clear winThe Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 83.5, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Sorentooverall 100 | 2027 Volvo XC60overall 83.5 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 61.5 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 100 | 83.5 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Kia Sorento
Kia Sorento: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Volvo XC60: base trim B5 AWD AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Kia Sorento wins
- It costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $3,150).
- It is rated 37 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
32 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Kia Sorento | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | — | In-line 4-cyl. turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | 4 valves/cylinder, 2 camshafts |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 247 hp |
| Torque | — | 266 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.329 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | — | 65.2 in |
| Overall length | — | 185 in |
| Overall width | — | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 54.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 21.6 cu-ft |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 36.3 in |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.4 ft |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 95 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 58.5 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 56.5 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
6 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Brake Assistance (EBA) | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic gearbox | — | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Kia Sorento | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (front) | — | std |
| Electric Power Assisted Rack and Pinion Steering | — | std |
| Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar, Optional Air Suspension and Active shock absorbers (rear) | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPKia Sorento
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Volvo XC60
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Sorento | Volvo XC60B5 AWD AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Sorento Hybrid FWD | XC60 B5 AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 37 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,800 | $3,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Volvo XC60?
The Kia Sorento wins clearly, 100 to 83.5, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Sorento scores 100 and the 2027 Volvo XC60 83.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Sorento or the 2027 Volvo XC60?
2027 Kia Sorento: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Volvo XC60: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Kia Sorento and the 2027 Volvo XC60?
Where the 2027 Kia Sorento wins: it costs $1,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,800 against $3,150) and is rated 37 combined against 26 (EPA mpg or MPGe). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.