The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 36,000

€ 46,200

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
57.9
73.2
83.5
56.2
72.8
80.3
73.2 in
Width
72.8 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
56.2 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 Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
3461 lb
Curb Weight
4198 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
736 lb
17.53 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
JF
Generation
Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
197 hp
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
21.31 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
669 mi
Range
697 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
697 mi
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











47.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.8 cu ft