The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI DCT (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V60 T3 Powershift Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 36,000

€ 31,400

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI is 8.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T3.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
57.9
73.2
83.5
58.4
73.4
82.6
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
110.4
191.1
109.3
182.2
191.1 in
Length
182.2 in
110.4 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3666 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.59 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
JF
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 T3
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T3
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 T3
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.77 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
19.44 lb/hp
24.77 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V60 T3
29 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
669 mi
Range
578 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
669 mi
578 mi
Volvo V60 T3
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V60 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 1.6 T-GDI
Volvo V60 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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