Kia vs. Volvo
When comparing the Kia brand to the Volvo brand, Kia has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Volvo has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.
Kia versus Volvo: Pricing and Value
Analyzing Kia versus Volvo pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Kia in 7 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Kia also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 7 out of 7 comparisons. Kia models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 4 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Kia, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Kia the overall advantage over Volvo.
Kia versus Volvo: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Volvo vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Kia offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Kia offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 3 out of 4 comparisons. Kia offers a longer driving range in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Kia offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 3 comparisons.
Kia versus Volvo: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Kia versus Volvo overall quality ratings shows Volvo with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Volvo has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volvo has better safety ratings in 4 out of 4 comparisons. Volvo shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 4 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Kia has the better car ranking in 1 category: Niro EV in Electric SUVs with Best Resale Value.
Best Cars for the Money Rankings
Available Body Styles
Kia offers 12 SUVs, 1 wagon, 4 sedans, 1 hatchback, and 1 minivan. In comparison, Volvo offers 7 SUVs, 3 wagons, and 4 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Kia offers 11 gasoline vehicles, 3 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volvo offers 7 gasoline vehicles, 5 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles.
Kia offers 11 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Volvo offers 14 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$26,190 - $33,690
Kia Sorento
$31,998 - $46,395
Kia Telluride
$39,858 - $57,565
EVs
Kia Niro EV
$39,608 - $48,956
Kia EV6
$50,017 - $64,357
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
$28,658 - $37,051
Kia Niro
$28,658 - $37,051
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$43,172 - $51,825
Volvo XC90
$58,637 - $74,931
Volvo XC90
$58,637 - $74,931
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
$56,438 - $62,646
Volvo C40 Recharge
$55,688 - $62,715
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
$43,172 - $51,825
Volvo XC40 Recharge
$56,438 - $62,646
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Kia Seltos
$25,890 - $32,615
Kia Sorento
$31,629 - $46,467
Kia Telluride
$41,885 - $59,941
EVs
Kia Niro EV
$33,149 - $46,560
Kia EV6
$46,498 - $63,810
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
$28,606 - $36,999
Kia Niro
$28,606 - $36,999
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volvo XC40
$40,964 - $49,131
Volvo XC90
$54,494 - $69,237
Volvo XC90
$54,494 - $69,237
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
$49,975 - $60,331
Volvo C40 Recharge
$47,986 - $62,074
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
$40,964 - $49,131
Volvo XC40 Recharge
$49,975 - $60,331
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
42.1%
Kia Sorento
48.5%
Kia Telluride
47%
EVs
Kia Niro EV
56.8%
Kia EV6
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
48.7%
Kia Niro
48.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
49%
Volvo XC90
48.9%
Volvo XC90
48.9%
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
49%
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Kia Seltos
146 hp / 132 foot-lbs
Kia Sorento
191 hp / 181 foot-lbs
Kia Telluride
291 hp / 262 foot-lbs
EVs
Kia Niro EV
201 hp / 188 foot-lbs
Kia EV6
225 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
139 hp / 195 foot-lbs
Kia Niro
139 hp / 195 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volvo XC40
194 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Volvo XC90
247 hp / 258 foot-lbs
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
408 hp / 487 foot-lbs
Volvo C40 Recharge
402 hp / 487 foot-lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
194 hp / 221 foot-lbs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
408 hp / 487 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Kia Seltos
27 / 31 / 29
Kia Sorento
24 / 29 / 26
Kia Telluride
20 / 26 / 23
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
53 / 45 / 49
Kia Niro
53 / 45 / 49
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volvo XC40
24 / 32 / 27
Volvo XC90
22 / 28 / 25
Volvo XC90
22 / 28 / 25
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
24 / 32 / 27
Volvo XC40 Recharge
92 / 79 / 85
EV Range
Kia Niro EV
253 miles
Kia EV6
310 miles
EV Range
Volvo XC40 Recharge
223 miles
Volvo C40 Recharge
226 miles
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not yet available
Kia Sorento
3500 lbs
Kia Telluride
5500 lbs
EVs
Kia Niro EV
Not yet available
Kia EV6
2300 lbs
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
Not yet available
Kia Niro
Not yet available
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
Volvo XC90
5000 lbs
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
2000 lbs
Volvo C40 Recharge
2000 lbs
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
3500 lbs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
2000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sorento
7.8 / 10
Kia Telluride
Not available
EVs
Kia Niro EV
Not available
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
7.1 / 10
Kia Niro
7.1 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC90
8.9 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.9 / 10
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
Not available
Kia Sorento
7.8 / 10
Kia Telluride
Not available
EVs
Kia Niro EV
Not available
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
5.6 / 10
Kia Niro
5.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC90
8.8 / 10
Volvo XC90
8.8 / 10
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
Not available
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
8.0 / 10
Kia Sorento
9.0 / 10
Kia Telluride
9.0 / 10
EVs
Kia Niro EV
Not available
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
8.0 / 10
Kia Niro
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC90
10 / 10
Volvo XC90
10 / 10
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
10 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
7.7 / 10
Kia Sorento
6.7 / 10
Kia Telluride
7.0 / 10
EVs
Kia Niro EV
7.7 / 10
Kia EV6
Not available
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
7.6 / 10
Kia Niro
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC90
7.8 / 10
EVs
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
Volvo C40 Recharge
Not available
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
7.8 / 10
Volvo XC40 Recharge
Not available
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Kia Seltos
#9 of 18 in
Subcompact SUVs
Kia Sorento
#18 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Kia Telluride
#13 of 25 in
Midsize SUVs
Other Comparisons
Kia Niro
#10 of 21 in
Hybrid SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC40
#11 of 12 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Volvo XC90
#8 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Volvo XC90
#8 of 25 in
Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Other Comparisons
Volvo XC40
#11 of 12 in
Luxury Subcompact SUVs
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Kia Sorento
#14 of 15 in
Best Midsize SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Volvo XC90
#1 of 11 in
Best Luxury Midsize SUVs for the Money
