The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 25,000

€ 60,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 3.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
57.3
72
79.9
56.6
72.8
80.3
72 in
Width
72.8 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110
190.7
113.1
187.4
190.7 in
Length
187.4 in
110 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
3303 lb
Curb Weight
4478 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
1175 lb
26.24 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
TF
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
B4204T48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
399 hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.26 lb/hp
11.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
131 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
34 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
2071 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
621 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
34.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
132.6 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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