The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

€ 30,400
Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12) Volvo S60 DRIVe
€ 25,000
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15) KIA Optima 2.0
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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 Volvo S60 DRIVe is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
73.4
82.6
57.3
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
72
79.9
73.4 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.4 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
109.3
182.2
Blueprint KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
110
190.7
182.2 in
Length
190.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
3567 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.43 %
KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)

General

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
F
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
113 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0

Performance

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0

 REPLAY
31.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
31.57 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
55 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
968 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
968 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S60 DRIVe
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data