Kia Sorento vs Volvo EX40

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Kia Sorento price starts at Rs. 40.39 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.61 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volvo EX40, priced at Rs. 49.00 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the Sorento returns a claimed 19.6 kmpl, while the EX40 offers a claimed 592 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sorento uses a 1598cc engine producing 178bhp and the EX40 a 69kWh battery producing 237.99bhp. If you're deciding between the Sorento and EX40, the Sorento is the better pick for affordability.

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Sorento vs EX40 Comparison Summary

Specification Kia SorentoVolvo EX40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 40.39 LakhRs. 49.00 Lakh
Mileage / Range 19.6 kmpl592 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1598 cc69 kWh
Max power / Motor 178bhp237.99bhp
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

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Basic Info Kia Sorento HTX A Black Line Hybrid 6-Seater AWDVolvo EX40 E60 PlusBMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport
Rating
2 reviews
37 reviews
49 reviews
Brand Name Kia Volvo BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 40.39 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 49.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 52.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1598 cc Not Available 1499 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 178bhp 237.99bhp 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available 3
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 6 -Speed AT 1-Speed 7-Speed Steptronic
Drive Type AWD AWD FWD
Colors
Kia Sorento Colors
Volvo EX40 Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 19.6 kmpl Not Available Not Available
Tyre Size 235/ 55 R19 F 235/50,R 255/45 225/55 R18
Boot Space 179 Liters 414 Liters 500 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 175 mm Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags 10 Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 78,132 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 94,788 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,02,332 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Sorento Insurance EX40 Insurance X1 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Displacement
1598 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Type
Not Available
Lithium-Ion
Not Available
Engine Type
Smartstream 1.6 Turbo GDI Hybrid
Not Available
B38 turbo I3
Motor Power
64 kW
238 hp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1598 cc
Not Available
1499 cc
Battery Capacity
Not Available
69 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
178bhp
237.99bhp
134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm
Range
Not Available
592 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
265Nm
660Nm
230Nm@1500–4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
3
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
6 -Speed AT
1-Speed
7-Speed Steptronic
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2205 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Twin
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Drive Mode Types
Eco| Sport | Smart
Not Available
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
3
No
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
No
Charging Options
Not Available
15 A Wall Box | 150 kW DC
Not Available
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Not Available
Charger Type
Not Available
15 A Wall Box
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
28 Min 150 kW
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
4.9 Sec
9.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
67 Liters
Not Available
51 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
180 Km/h
219 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
19.6 kmpl
Not Available
Not Available

steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Wheels Type
Alloy
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Front
MacPherson Strut suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
235/ 55 R19
F 235/50,R 255/45
225/55 R18
Wheel Size
19
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Radial & Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-dimmed rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
64
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
414
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
813 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
6
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available
Boot Space
179 Liters
414 Liters
500 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
175 mm
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
4815*1900*1785 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
4447*1821*1598 mm3
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2923 mm
2670 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play,
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Smart Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
Not Available
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
12
8
12
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
9 Inch
10.7
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
2nd Row 60:40 Split
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Safety Airbags
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain, Driver Knee
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Camera
360° Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Airbags
10
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
7
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Passenger airbag cut-off switch, Park assist, front, rear and sides, Lane Keeping Aid (speeds above 65 km/h.), Oncoming Lane Mitigation (Active between 60 and 140 km/h), Road Sign Information, ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat, Cross-traffic alert, Volvo Cars app, Google built-in, Interior motion sensor for alarm, Inclinaion sensor for alarm, Diode in front door,Tempered glass, side & rear windows, Collision Mitigation support rear, Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, curtains airbag
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Inbuilt Apps
Kia Connect 2.0
Not Available
BMW Connected
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

frontTread
Not Available
1570 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

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Volvo EX40
  • Arguably the best looking amongst its rivals, brilliant in-cabin experience, advanced radar-guided safety tech, refined petrol engine
Volvo EX40
  • On the expensive side of the spectrum, ride quality is a bit stiff, limited retail and service network
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