The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (10 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 32,700

€ 25,000

€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T4 is 8.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
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 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.24 %

General
Volvo S60 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
178 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 T4
177 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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19.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
19.79 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
35 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
612 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo S60 T4
612 mi
621 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).
132.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
128.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T4
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data