The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,900
€ 32,800
€ 40,900
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 T-GDI is 8.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
57.5
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
57.5 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 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.85 %
General
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
242 hp
150 hp
Volvo S60 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
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15.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
15.08 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
29 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
531 mi
Range
728 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
531 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T3
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 T-GDI
155.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
