Kia Optima 2013 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Optima consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1180 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
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Kia Optima is smaller. Kia Optima and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S80, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 6400 | |
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