Kia Optima 2016 vs Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V60 Cross Country is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 49 HP less power than Volvo V60 Cross Country, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo V60 Cross Country. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1520 km in combined cycle | 1450 km in combined cycle | |
| 1660 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 201 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V60 Cross Country 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 V60 Cross Country version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V60 Cross Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Optima engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo V60 Cross Country 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.55 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but lower. Kia Optima is 22 cm longer than the Volvo V60 Cross Country, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | 1241 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 123 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V60 Cross Country. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Optima (by 445 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V60 Cross Country, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 12 400 | no data | |
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