The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13) vs. KIA Optima Hybrid Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 29,800

€ 30,000

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 T3 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima Hybrid.
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
58.4
73.4
82.6
57.3
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
109.3
182.2
110
190.7
182.2 in
Length
190.7 in
109.3 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.85 %

General
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
187 hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Hybrid
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Hybrid
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23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.8 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
44 mpg
KIA Optima Hybrid
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
612 mi
Range
748 mi
Volvo S60 T3
612 mi
748 mi
KIA Optima Hybrid
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
KIA Optima Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data