Kia Optima 2001 vs Volvo S60 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 29 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo S60. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
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Kia Optima is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Optima is 15 cm longer than the Volvo S60, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1034 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Optima has 56 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. This could mean that the Kia Optima uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 2800 | |
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