The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Geartronic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 29,600
€ 32,800
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 considerably. The Volvo S60 T3 is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.3
72
79.9
73.5 in
Width
72 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
58.4 in
Height
57.3 in
109.3
182.5
110
190.7
182.5 in
Length
190.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.16 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
F
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
150 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.63 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
728 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 T3
728 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 T3
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
