The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19) vs. Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 40,500

€ 60,000

€ 40,500
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 KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
57.7
73.2
83.5
56.6
72.8
80.3
73.2 in
Width
72.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 in
110.4
191.1
113.1
187.4
191.1 in
Length
187.4 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4478 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
12.35 %

General
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
JF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
399 hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.43 lb/hp
11.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
131 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
147 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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highway
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14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2136 mi
Range
2071 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2136 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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).
34.1 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
30.3 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
8.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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