Kia Optima 2013 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is more dynamic to drive. Kia Optima engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volvo S80. Thanks to more power Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo V50, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| 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 | 1.89 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: | 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`000 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5600 | |
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