The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 41,900

€ 67,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid 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 Recharge T8.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4610 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
608 lb
13.19 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
JF
Generation
Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
399 hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
277 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 Recharge T8
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
112 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2441 mi
Range
1775 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
1775 mi
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
39.8 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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