The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 49,000
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The KIA Optima 2.0 is 8.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T6.
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
57.3
72
79.9
58.4
73.5
82.6
72 in
Width
73.5 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.4 in
110
190.7
109.3
182.5
190.7 in
Length
182.5 in
110 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
12.94 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
TF
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B6304T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
163 hp
300 hp
Volvo S60 T6
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0
145 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T6
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
20.63 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T6
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
572 mi
Range
427 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
572 mi
427 mi
Volvo S60 T6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
144 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0
Volvo S60 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
