Kia Sorento vs Volvo EX40

The Kia Sorento starts from $36,490 before on-road costs, while the Volvo EX40 opens at $76,990. That makes the Kia Sorento the more affordable entry point by $40,500.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $40,139 and $84,689 respectively.

The Volvo EX40 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Sorento, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Kia Sorento and Volvo EX40 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Sorento packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Volvo EX40.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Kia Sorento and 7 in the Volvo EX40.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo EX40 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate and Harman Kardon audio that the Kia Sorento does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Sorento uses a Petrol producing 200kW and 332Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 seconds.

The Volvo EX40 responds with a Electric making 185kW and 420Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.

The Kia Sorento has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 185kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX40 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Kia Sorento measures 4,815mm long on a 2,815mm wheelbase, 375mm longer than the Volvo EX40 at 4,440mm (2,702mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Sorento generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 179L in the Kia Sorento and 536L in the Volvo EX40, giving the Volvo EX40 a 357L advantage. The Kia Sorento seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Kia Sorento leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Sorento) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX40). The Kia Sorento has longer coverage.