The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T4 (13 - 15) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 31,200

€ 40,500

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 T4 is 8.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.8 %

General
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T2
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
178 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
177 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
19.44 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
41 mpg
147 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
728 mi
Range
2136 mi
Volvo S60 T4
728 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
109.9 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
60 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data