Kia Optima 2018 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 43 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 99 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`050 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 6400 | |
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