The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)

€ 69,500
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
€ 42,200
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19) KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
€ 69,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
56.2
Blueprint Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
57.9
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
Blueprint KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4583 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
12.7 %
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
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 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B4204T48
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
399 hp
202 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
277 lb‑ft
at 2330 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
494 lb‑ft
277 lb‑ft
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Performance

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

 REPLAY
11.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
11.49 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
112 mpg
168 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1775 mi
Range
2441 mi
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
1775 mi
2441 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
26.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
39.8 kWh
26.6 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
40.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.6 cu ft