Kia Optima 2010 vs Volvo S80 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Optima) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S80) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo S80, but torque is 189 NM less than Volvo S80. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.6 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Optima 2010 2.4 engine | |||
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): | 1`980 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 7400 | 5400 | |
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