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

€ 58,800

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance.
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 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 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
4001 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
12.53 %

General
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
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 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 Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
202 hp
399 hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
Performance
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.47 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
19.81 lb/hp
11.47 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
138 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
168 mpg
138 mpg
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2441 mi
Range
2193 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
2441 mi
2193 mi
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
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).
32.2 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
26.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
53 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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