Kia Optima 2011 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 4 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 175 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.7 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 436 litres | 480 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 44 litres less 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`030 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 5600 | |
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