The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 25,100

€ 30,300

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 8.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
57.7
73.2
83.5
58.4
73.5
82.6
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.4 in
110.4
191.1
109.3
182.5
191.1 in
Length
182.5 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.9 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
JF
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
161 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S60 T3
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.95 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
32 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
588 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
588 mi
621 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data