The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 30,700
€ 40,900
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 T3 is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI.
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.5
73.2
83.5
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
57.5 in
109.3
182.5
110.4
191.1
182.5 in
Length
191.1 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.55 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
F
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.08 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.71 lb/hp
15.08 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
42 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
754 mi
Range
531 mi
Volvo S60 T3
754 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
106.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0 T-GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
