Kia Optima 2018 vs Volvo S80 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 42 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.4 | |
| Kia Optima consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volvo S80 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo S80 2010 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60 | |
| 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: | 4.86 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 30 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.8 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`120 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 6200 | |
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