The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 60,400

€ 41,800

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI.
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
56.2
72.8
80.3
57.9
73.2
83.5
72.8 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.9 in
113.1
187.4
110.4
191.1
187.4 in
Length
191.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4614 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
19.74 %

General
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Z
Generation
JF
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T34
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
387 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
387 hp
242 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
472 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
472 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
11.92 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
124 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
124 mpg
29 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1962 mi
Range
531 mi
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
1962 mi
531 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
36 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).
155.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
36 kWh
155.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











40.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.7 cu ft