The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI GT Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 69,500

€ 41,800

€ 69,500
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 1.3 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
57.5
73.2
83.5
72.8 in
Width
73.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.2 in
Height
57.5 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
4583 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
880 lb
19.2 %

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
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
235 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
399 hp
235 hp
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
494 lb‑ft
260 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
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 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
11.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
11.49 lb/hp
15.76 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
112 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
112 mpg
26 mpg
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1775 mi
Range
473 mi
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
1775 mi
473 mi
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
39.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
80 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine
KIA Optima Sportswagon 2.0 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 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