Kia Optima 2016 vs Volvo V60 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 9 HP less power than Volvo V60, but torque is 20 NM more than Volvo V60. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger. Kia Optima is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V60, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 529 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1364 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 23 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V60, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 29 200 | |
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