Kia Optima 2010 vs Volvo S80 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima and Volvo S80 have the same engine power, but Kia Optima torque is 9 NM less than Volvo S80. Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1200 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Kia Optima engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 1.86 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: | 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`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 6800 | |
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