Volvo S80 2011 vs Kia Optima 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 231 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 and Kia Optima have the same engine power, but Volvo S80 torque is 9 NM more than Kia Optima. Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Volvo S80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1120 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: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S60, Volvo V40, Volvo V60 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| 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: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. 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`100 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 7400 | |
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