The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 Recharge T8 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 57,700

€ 29,600

€ 57,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S60 Recharge T8 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
56.6
72.8
80.3
57.3
72
79.9
72.8 in
Width
72 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
113.1
187.4
110
190.7
187.4 in
Length
190.7 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
4515 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
1153 lb
25.54 %

General
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
Z
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T34
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
387 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
387 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
472 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 Recharge T8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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11.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
11.67 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
138 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
2193 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
2193 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
32.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 Recharge T8
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
996 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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