Volvo S80 2009 vs Kia Optima 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 4 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.9 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Volvo S80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`200 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8000 | |
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