The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 13)
€ 50,300
€ 29,100
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T6 Polestar Performance is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
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 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
12.91 %
General
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
F
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T9
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
306 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
317 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
317 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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12.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
12.5 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
613 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
