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2021 Kia Sorento vs. 2021 Volvo XC90

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Kia Sorento and 2021 Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Kia Sorento and the 2021 Volvo XC90.

In comparing the 2021 Kia Sorento's and the 2021 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Kia Sorento has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The 2021 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Kia Sorento's and the 2021 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Kia Sorento is a better car than the 2021 Volvo XC90.

Pricing: A used 2021 Kia Sorento ranges from $21,598 to $34,134 while a used 2021 Volvo XC90 is priced between $33,492 to $46,910.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Kia Sorento loses 47.6 percent of its value and the 2021 Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Kia Sorento retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Volvo XC90.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Sorento is 8.2 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Sorento being ranked 15 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 7 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Sorento is 8.2 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC90 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Sorento.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Kia Sorento’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the 2021 Volvo XC90 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Sorento is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles.This gives the 2021 Kia Sorento the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Volvo XC90 the advantage in maximum range. The Sorento uses regular unleaded, and the XC90 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Kia Sorento, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2021 Volvo XC90, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Volvo XC90 has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Kia Sorento, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.49 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$29,390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,108

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,000 - $37,580

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$49,000

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$76,620

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$40,300 - $131,750

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$28,414

Price Range:

$21,598 - $34,134

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$32,068

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$24,840 - $46,487

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

724

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

44,752

# Good or Great Deals:

276

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$39,795

Price Range:

$33,492 - $46,910

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$66,853

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$32,035 - $170,791

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

606

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

40,095

# Good or Great Deals:

332

Kia Sorento Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Kia Sorento

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.6 - 10.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

13%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Volvo XC90

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

7.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

5.5 - 15.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

22.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.7

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.1 - 32.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

6.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1.1 - 32.7

Kia Sorento Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

1 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $25k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $30k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 6

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

3 / 6

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

4 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $25k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $35k

4 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

4 / 10

Best Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $25k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $35k

4 / 7

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 7

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

5 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

7 / 21

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

12 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

16 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

17 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

18 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

18 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

19 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

19 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

19 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

21 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

21 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

22 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

23 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

23 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

23 / 32

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

24 / 39

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

25 / 67

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

26 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

26 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

27 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

28 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

29 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

33 / 59

Safest Crossover SUVs

42 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

58 / 67

Volvo XC90 Rankings

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

2 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 2

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

3 / 19

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

3 / 13

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 11

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

4 / 68

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 22

Best Family Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 8

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 22

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 26

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

8 / 22

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 22

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 22

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

15 / 22

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

18 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

18 / 22

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 22

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

19 / 22

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

24 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

24 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

37 / 59

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

38 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

39 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

47 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

49 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2021 Kia Sorento Trim Levels

EX, LX, S, SX, SX Prestige, SX Prestige X-Line

2021 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels

T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription 6-Passenger, T6 Inscription 7-Passenger, T6 Momentum 6-Passenger, T6 Momentum 7-Passenger, T6 R-Design

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.49 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

191 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.051 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 29 / 26

Range (city/hwy):

425 / 513 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 30 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

395 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.1 inches

Cargo Space:

12.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

75.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.6 inches

Cargo Space:

15.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3714 lbs

Width:

74.8 inches

Height:

66.7 inches

Length:

189 inches

Wheelbase:

110.8 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4374 lbs

Width:

84.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

195 inches

Wheelbase:

117.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Exterior Colors

Beige

Crystal Beige

Black

Ebony Black

Gray

Gravity Gray

Red

Passion Red Tintcoat

Silver

Everlasting Silver / Sparkling Silver

White

Glacial White Pearl

Blue

Not available

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Onyx Black Metallic

Gray

Savile Gray Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Bright Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Metallic / Ice White

Blue

Denim Blue Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

White

Blonde

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