Volvo S80 2009 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 51 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 109 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima 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: | 1.89 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 and Kia Optima are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 436 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S80 has 44 litres more trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Volvo S80 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 7400 | |
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