The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,500

€ 32,800

€ 40,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is 8.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
9.66 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
150 hp
Volvo S60 T3
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
2136 mi
Range
728 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data