Kia Optima 2013 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 136 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 79 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Optima consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Optima consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Used also on Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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: | 4.85 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Volvo S80 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 480 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Kia Optima has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.5 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`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 7800 | |
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