Kia Optima 2015 vs Volvo S80 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 10 NM less than Volvo S80. Despite the higher power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 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 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 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`080 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 11 400 | |
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