The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 30,300
€ 25,100
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
58.4
73.5
82.6
57.7
73.2
83.5
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 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
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.9 %
General
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
148 hp
161 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 T3
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 2.0
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
23.72 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
35 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
588 mi
Volvo S60 T3
621 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
128.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
