Comparison - Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2017 - vs - Kia Niro Hybrid 2017

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Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2017

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Other Names:

Also called:

XC Classic (China)

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

51,150

Updated:

02 Dec 2016

25,000

Updated:

14 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2017

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.80gals

11.88gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Crystal White Metallic

#CBD0D3

Bursting Blue Metallic

#315785

Ice White

#DEDEDE

Passion Red

#971715

Onyx Black Metallic

#010101

Savile Grey Metallic

#494850

Color:

Clear White

#F8F8F8

Temptation Red

#6E1420

Graphite dark grey

#686870

Midnight Black

#060608

White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Ocean Blue

#007C8F

Platinum

#585856

blue

#13387F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Among three-row luxury SUVs, the 2017 Volvo XC90 has outstanding cargo capacity, style and safety features. The cabin is particularly elegant and offers many options for personalization. Its engine power and ride quality aren’t segment-leading, but this is still a midsize SUV that deserves consideration.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 receives updates to its driver assistance system and more apps for its infotainment system, plus the addition of a range-topping new trim level.

Although Volvo's latest four-cylinder engine has considerable power, the heavy weight of the XC90 makes it feel unimpressive. Its numbers are promising, but in real-world, day-to-day use, acceleration and refinement are lacking. Other rival crossovers feel notably snappier and more responsive when accelerating up to freeway speeds or passing a slow-moving vehicle. We haven't driven the XC90 with the base turbocharged engine, but we expect to find its 250 hp a bit meager for a vehicle of this size.

Pros
Elegant styling inside and out; spacious second- and third-row seating for a midsize SUV; many standard safety technology features; precise handling that inspires confidence; available plug-in hybrid model.

Cons
Overly busy ride quality for a vehicle in its class; comes up short on performance and real-world fuel economy; some of its standard touchscreen controls can be hard to use.

By:

edmunds.com

Totally redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Volvo XC90, helped redefine the Volvo brand, now that the Swedish automaker is Chinese-owned.Worries that innovation would be sucked out of the brand leaving an empty shell appear to have been unwarranted as Volvo is continuing to produce cutting-edge vehicles.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 gets some expanded safety options.Also, the 2017 XC90 T5 model is now offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.All other XC90 models come standard with all-wheel drive.

Volvo's revived SUV has earned impressive crash-test ratings.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave it five stars overall.Rated Good on each test done by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the XC90 was named a Top Safety Pick.

In keeping with the brand's long-standing reputation for safety, Volvo gives the XC90 the latest safety features and systems, active as well as passive, some optional. Automatic braking at intersections has been added to the standard City Safety package. Pedestrian and cyclist detection now functions day or night.

By:

autoblog.com

The 2017 Volvo XC90 ranks 10 out of 22 Luxury Midsize SUVs. In a competitive class where esteemed luxury brands duke it out, the 2017 Volvo XC90 lies somewhere in the middle. This Swedish SUV is well-equipped and good on gas, and it seats seven comfortably. However, its standard four-cylinder engine leaves something to be desired, and its reliability rating is lower than most class rivals.

The 2017 Volvo XC90 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Midsize SUVs category. Currently the Volvo XC90 has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Among three-row luxury SUVs, the 2017 Volvo XC90 has outstanding cargo capacity, style and safety features. The cabin is particularly elegant and offers many options for personalization. Its engine power and ride quality aren't segment-leading, but this is still a midsize SUV that deserves consideration." -- Edmunds

After launching one of the most ambitious design overhauls in modern memory, Volvo's XC90 crossover SUV for 2017 utterly validates the Swedish automaker's efforts. … Taking direct aim at the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and Acura MDX, the XC90 offers a fresh design, more intriguing interior toys and a revolutionary drivetrain marking a new beginning in Volvo engineering." -- Kelley Blue Book

"With the redesigned XC90, Volvo is breaking some new ground - ground that will likely influence all of the company's upcoming models. While there are some elements that might throw Volvo's traditional customers (the infotainment controls, mostly), the XC90 not only may lure new customers from other luxury makes, but is also an indication that the long-time Swedish automaker has a very bright future ahead." -- Consumer Guide (2016)

Pros
Luxurious interior design
Excellent cargo and passenger space
High fuel economy
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
So-so ride quality over rougher roads
Average engine power
Below-average predicted reliability rating

By:

cars.usnews.com

The XC90 is the poster boy of New Volvo, responsible for spearheading the reinvention of the brand as a slick Swedish premium alternative to the established Anglo-Saxon badges you’ll see clogging up most company car parks up and down the land.

It’s a classic top-down approach: Gothenburg’s Chinese masters, Geely, elected to relaunch Volvo with a posh-roader carrying chunky prices and a new executive wardrobe. The rationale? If they get this flagship right, the smaller, cheaper models should fly off the shelves faster than the lunchtime meatballs at the Ikea sale.

Which is why we’ve just eight months in the XC90, to rate their chances. Stuff this up, and it could spell curtains for Volvo’s renaissance outside the Ford fold. Get it right… well, we could be seeing the brand cycle up the sales charts and close the gap to Mercedes-Benz, Audi et al.

It’s a mighty fine cabin. The XC90’s crowning achievement is the bit you’ll notice everyday – the cool, minimalist interior. Materials used throughout are first-rate with a stylish mix of metallics, leather and smart plastics, and the interior felt as solidly made and luxurious as the miles ticked towards five figures as it did on day one. Only the absurdly stained blond leather let the side down (they left a delicate shade of Levis blue).

Like the Audi, the XC90 has permanent four-wheel drive, to keep us going when the going gets slippery, especially with the standard all-seasons Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. The wheels are 21-inch, eight-spoke diamond-cut alloys – a £1450 option. This excess-all-areas vibe percolates throughout; to avoid a long wait for XC90s off the production line, we plumped for a car already specced by Volvo. Hence the price has been swollen by an obscene £16,440.

By:

carmagazine.co.uk

The all-new 2017 Kia Niro is classified as a compact hybrid crossover SUV, though it really functions more like a hatchback. Your view of the road is marginally higher because of the Niro's elevated stance, but Kia doesn't offer the Niro with all-wheel drive, so don't expect to be a snow-busting trailblazer in bad weather. The Niro's core appeal comes from its traditional exterior design (no "hybrid!" shouting here) as well as a new powertrain that is capable of returning up to an EPA-estimated 50 mpg in combined city/highway driving.

Pros:
Impressive fuel economy from the base trim model
Six-speed transmission shifts like a conventional car's
One of the more affordable hybrids in the segment
Batteries are hidden under the rear seat and don't affect cargo space

Cons:
All-wheel drive isn't offered despite the crossover styling
Smaller cargo space compared to some rival models
The Niro's Touring trim sacrifices some fuel efficiency

By:

edmunds.com

By calling it a crossover, the Korean brand also wants to get in the minds of the consumer wanting more utility. We all know crossover sales are booming, and part of their likeability is their higher ride height and boxy, useable interior space. But after spending a full day driving the Niro in Texas Hill Country, the question stuck in my head was whether it is really a crossover. The Niro is just 3.3 inches taller and has the same ground clearance as the Hyundai Ioniq, which it shares its platform with. And in terms of passenger volume, the Niro has only a small advantage, encasing 97.1 cubic feet versus the Ioniq’s 96.2 cubic feet. Although its two-box design might help its case for being a crossover, I suspect most will just see it as a lifted hatchback.

By:

motortrend.com

You shouldn’t have any nasty surprises, either. Kia was rated as above average in our most recent reliability survey and the Niro also gets a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty – a class-leading feature.

Pros:
Low CO2 emissions
Spacious interior
Long warranty

Cons:
More conventional rivals are cheaper
Not much fun to drive
Firm low speed ride

By:

whatcar.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

51.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

49.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

1.60L

Torque:

258ft-lbs

at 1 500rpm

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

250hp

at 5 500rpm

139hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

41.01Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Rack and pinion, electric motor assist

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

171.50in

Width:

79.10in

70.90in

Height:

69.90in

60.40in

Ground Clearance:

10.50in

5.90in

Front Track:

65.70in

61.20in

Rear Track:

65.80in

61.80in

Wheel Base:

117.50in

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.90

39.80

Rear Head Room:

38.50

39.20

Front Leg Room:

40.90in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

37.00in

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

56.00in

53.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.70in

56.10in

Rear Hip Room:

56.50in

49.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.50in

55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

85.70cu.ft

49.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

4000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

41.80cu.ft

18.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.80degrees

17.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.30degrees

29.20degrees

Curb Weight:

4293.00lbs

3498.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)

Centre Console Storage Box

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

Driver’s Wide View Door Mirror

Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators

LED Rear Tail Lights

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Premium Leather/Sueded Microfiber

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8 -way power passenger seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster

Stone Grey Leather Upholstery

8-way Driver’s Power Adjustable Seat (Sliding, Reclining, Height Adjustment)

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Reclining rear seats

Heated Outer Rear Seats

60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat

leather seat trim

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Leather and alloy steering wheel

Rear Ventilation Duct

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

USB connection

6 Months of provided satellite radio service

330 watts stereo output

10 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System with Subwoofer, External Amp & Front Centre Speaker

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

Shark Fin Antenna

USB port in centre console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

8” Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping & Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)

Android Auto Connectivity

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® (Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local Search & Weather Updates)

4.2” Supervision Cluster with LCD TFT Colour Display

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

4-wheel disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

4-wheel disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Emergency Service*

Emergency braking preparation

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Post-collision safety system

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Cornering lights

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System

High Pressure Washers Headlamps

LED Headlamp

Adaptive Headlights

Regenerative braking

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality

Automatic Headlight Control

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Locking Wheel Nuts

Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Advanced Anti-Theft System including Immobiliser & Alarm

Grab-type Exterior Door Handles

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

Knee Airbag (Driver)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Twin Front Airbags

Options

Packages:

Vision Package

Climate Package

Convenience Package

R-Design

Exterior Options:

20" 5-Double Spoke Alloy Wheels in Matte Tech Black

Aurora Black Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Paint

Cross Bars

Interior Options:

Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System

Graphical Head Up Display

Integrated Center Booster Cushion 2nd Row

Heated Front Seats

Contour Seats in Nappa Leather

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Aluminum Door Scuff Plate

Cargo Tray Seat Back

Cargo Cover

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Amber/Charcoal, leather

#84634D

Blond/Charcoal, leather

#C1C0BE

Charcoal, leather

#464648

Color:

grey

#90959B

black

#383C3F

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Comparison - Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design 2017 - vs - Kia Niro Hybrid 2017

General

Also called:

XC Classic (China)

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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